Strawberry Buttercream Frosted Donuts (Printable)

Fluffy baked donuts with silky strawberry buttercream, a fruity indulgent treat for berry lovers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Donuts

01 - 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup (135 g) granulated sugar
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 2/3 cup (160 ml) whole milk
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

09 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
10 - 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 1/4 cup (60 g) strawberry puree (blended fresh or thawed frozen strawberries)
12 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish (optional)

14 - Fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
15 - Sprinkles

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 6-cavity donut pans generously.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
05 - Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the donuts spring back when lightly touched.
07 - Allow the donuts to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
09 - Add the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes until the frosting is smooth and airy.
10 - Once the donuts are completely cool, spread or pipe the strawberry buttercream evenly over each one.
11 - Top with thinly sliced fresh strawberries or sprinkles if desired. Serve at room temperature.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The buttercream tastes like actual strawberries, not that artificial candy flavor from a jar.
  • Baking instead of frying means you can eat two without feeling like you need a nap.
02 -
  • Warm donuts will melt the buttercream into a sad puddle, so patience while cooling is the single most important step.
  • Adding a teaspoon or two of freeze-dried strawberry powder to the frosting was an accident that turned into my secret weapon for intense berry flavor.
03 -
  • Freeze extra strawberry puree in ice cube trays so you can whip up a batch of this frosting anytime the craving hits.
  • A ziplock bag with the corner snipped off works just as well as a piping bag for frosting, and cleanup takes about three seconds.

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