The Best Baked Raspberry Donuts (Ready in 25 Minutes!)
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Ready to make your taste buds sing? These baked raspberry donuts will be ready in 25 minutes including a simple glaze!
These tender cake donuts bursting with fresh raspberry flavor are an easy treat you can bake right at home. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re topped with a deliciously sweet and tangy lemon glaze that highlights the raspberries’ natural tartness.
Below I’ll walk through how to make these baked raspberry donuts step-by-step using a handy recipe that yields a half dozen donuts. Read on for tips and tricks for raspberry donut success!
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Tips for Raspberry Donut Success
- Use fresh, plump raspberries for the best flavor. Gently fold them in to keep their shape.
- Cut the raspberries into halves or quarters so that you’re not biting into a whole raspberry.
- Refrigerate leftover glaze in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Rewhisk before reusing.
- These baked cake donuts freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp before serving.
- Substitute lemon glaze for orange, lime, or vanilla glaze made with extracts.
- Coat donuts in cinnamon and sugar instead of glaze for variety.
Equipment Needed for These Donuts
- Donut pan
- Mixing bowls
- Piping Bags (optional)
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Ingredients
For the donut batter you’ll need:
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 3 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1⁄3 cups flour
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1⁄2 cup fresh or use frozen raspberries
For the lemon glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
- 2 Tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Raspberry Donuts
Make the Baked Raspberry Donuts Batter:
Step One: Prep.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Step Two Cream Sugars and Oil
In a bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined
Step Three Whisk in the Egg
Add the egg and whisk again.
Step Four Add Baking Powder and Half of the Flour
Start adding the dry ingredients by adding the baking powder followed by half of the flour. Use a spatula to fold the ingredients together.
Step Five Add Milk
Pour in the milk and stir until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.
Step Six Fold in Remaining Flour
Add the remaining flour and fold gently just until combined.
Step Seven Fold in Fresh Raspberries
Finally, fold in the fresh raspberries, being careful not to overmix.
Step Eight Bake the Donuts:
You can use a silicone donut mold or nonstick donut baking pan to make these delicious raspberry cake donuts.
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- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about 2/3 full. Tip: You can spoon the batter into a piping bag and pipe the donut batter into the pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown.
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan or come to room temperature on a wire rack before adding the glaze.
Make the Glaze for the Raspberry Baked Donuts:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and lemon juice until smooth.
Finish the Donuts:
- Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze, twisting gently to coat. Let excess glaze drip off. Or use a piping bag to add glaze to the top.
- Top with freeze-dried raspberry pieces for garnish if desired.
- Allow glazed donuts to set for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Let me know if you give these easy raspberry cake donuts a try! They’re a delightful sweet treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime snacking. If you make this recipe, please leave a comment and let me know how they turned out!
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I adapt this recipe if I don’t have a donut pan?
You can bake the donut batter in a muffin pan instead. The donuts won’t have the signature ring shape but will be equally delicious! Grease the muffin cups well so the donuts lift out easily after baking.
Can I freeze any leftover donuts?
Absolutely! Baked donuts freeze very well for up to 3 months. Let the donuts cool completely before freezing in an airtight container with parchment between layers. Thaw at room temperature and refresh in a 300°F oven for a few minutes.
How long do the fresh donuts last at room temperature?
The donuts taste best fresh the day they are made. But you can store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. The glaze may soak into the donut a bit over time.
What if my donuts are still sticky after baking?
If donuts look underbaked, they likely need a few more minutes in the oven until the centers spring back when gently pressed. Be sure to rotate the pan halfway through baking too if your oven cooks unevenly.
Can I make the raspberry donut batter ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the batter up to 24 hours before baking. Cover and refrigerate the batter until ready to use. Let it come back to room temperature before piping into the donut pans.
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Raspberry Donuts
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ Cup vegetable oil
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tsp baking powder
- 1 ⅓ Cup flour
- ½ Cup milk
- ½ Cup raspberries
For the Glaze
- 1 Cup confectioners sugar
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a silicone donut pan and set aside.
- In a bowl whisk together the sugar, brown sugar and vegetable oil. Add the egg and whisk to combine along with the baking powder.
- Add half the flour and with the help of a spatula, stir to incorporate. Pour the milk and mix it in. Finally add the remaining flour and stir for around 2 minutes or until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Add the raspberries and carefully fold them in.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan and take to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and done. Remove from the oven and let it cool down completely before removing from the pan.
- While the cake donuts are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a bowl whisk together all the ingredients until shiny.
- Deep each donut in the glaze twisting to take out. Let them dry before serving.
Notes
I used freeze dried raspberries chopped to decorate the donuts.
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