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I rarely buy store bought treats. I mean, seriously, have you seen the amount of goodies I bake on a regular basis? However, one of my favorite indulgences is getting some Dunkin Donuts coffee and a strawberry glazed donut.
I don’t do this often, but when I do, I repeatedly mumble and moan “OMG I need to do this more often.” I LOVE strawberry frosted donuts. I have found the Strawberry Donut flavored Dunkin Donuts coffee (in the bags) at the grocery store, and it’s delicious too!
A few years ago I recreated what I thought, and still agree, is the perfect copycat recipe for those glazed donuts:
Then why you might ask am I sharing another recipe? Well, I undertand some of you (and ME) don’t have time to make yeast donuts. Letting them rise, frying them up. And we all know how delicious fried donuts taste, but they really are only good on the first day.
So how about an easier, yet still delicious, strawberry donut recipe?
ENTER….Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting. (look at the flecks of vanilla bean down there!!)
My husband proclaimed these are his favorite donuts I ever made. The cake donut is very moist and flavored with vanilla beans. Not your typical dry cake donut. So don’t be expecting anything dry and crumbly. I glazed them with my favorite strawberry frosting. You can make this while the donuts are baking. And unlike yeast donuts, these are still good on day two and three (if they last that long). Plus, you can make them (from start to finish) in under 30 minutes!!! That’s a win in my book.
I know my kids are hoping a platter of these appears again on Valentine’s Day morning!
Want more BAKED donut recipes? Here are a few of my favorites…
Chocolate Donuts (baked) with a Chocolate Glaze: my kids LOVE these donuts, and like the strawberry ones today, these are quick and easy!
Cherry Donuts (baked) with Vanilla Glaze: another moist donut recipe, filled with maraschino cherries and topped with a vanilla glaze!
Baked Eggnog Donuts: I know eggnog is not in season right now, so you may want to save this recipe for later. It’s definitely a keeper!
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Ingredients
- 2 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extra
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp strawberry gelatin powder
- sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all donut ingredients until well blended. Fill a donut pan 1/2-3/4 full with batter. I like to put my batter in a large ziploc bag and snip off the corner. Makes filling the donut pan much easier (and cleaner). Bake donuts in a 325 degree oven for about 12 minutes. Remove. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes, remove from pan and cool completely before glazing.
- While donuts are baking, add milk, cream and vanilla to a medium sized saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir and heat until warm. Whisk in the gelatin mix and slowly whisk in powdered sugar. Remove from heat.
- To glaze donuts, either dip donut tops into glaze and immediately add sprinkles. Or, using a large spatula, spread glaze on top of donuts and add sprinkles, if desired. Allow to set, about 5-10 minutes. ENJOY!
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ohhh my! I literally just bought a doughnut pan at Target about an hour ago – you read my mind w/ this recipe!!!
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik recently posted..Valentine Surprise Cookies
You are definitely all set now to bake these up!! Enjoy your doughnut pan!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
Since I have a new donut pan, I can make these for my kiddies for Valentine’s breakfast! Thanks, they’re beautiful
Liz recently posted..German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Thank YOU! And I’m sure your kids will love these, I know mine did.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
Strawberry glaze and specks of vanilla – I think these are components of a perfect Valentine’s Day treat!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Couldn’t agree with you more Regina!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
I really do need more donuts in my life.
Katrina @ In Katrina’s Kitchen recently posted..PicMonkey Mondays: Inserting Text Onto Photos
I think that sounds like a good goal
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
These look perfect. I bought a donut pan in the last year and need to make more baked donuts. I love that your recipe uses skim milk!
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Chocolate ice cream
I think the skim milk helps keep them so moist (probably because it’s more like water
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
Now I am going to have to make donuts today! These have me craving
Nicole recently posted..Healthy Pancakes, Blackberry Syrup & Sweet Yogurt Cream
So, did you make donuts? haha!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
I just had to go buy a doughnut pan, thanks to you and these pictures! Wow!
Kristen recently posted..Bush’s Beans Recipe Exchange {Recipe: Chili Bean Cheese Queso}
Haha, that cracks me up! It’s about time you had one though! Baked donuts aren’t the same as fried, for sure, but the fact that they are nearly instant gratification makes up for that!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
Aimee,
These sound and look delicious! Love the heart sprinkles
Michelle
Thanks Michelle! Everything with sprinkles is just plain better.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
Gorgeous frosting and the donuts themselves look so moist which can be elusive with cake donuts!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Browned Butter Buttermilk Banana Bread with Strawberry Butter
Yeah, these donuts were definitely moist!! No dry cake donuts around these parts!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
My strawberry frosted donuts are the favorite donut of the household – and my coworkers are obsessed too lol. We can all never get enough! I love how pink the frosting is and pairing with a vanilla donut… I swear, not much can compare to it. I need to break out my donut pan again ASAP!
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..mini powdered sugar donut muffins.
Strawberry frosted donuts are definitely the bomb!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
I love that we both had donuts on the brain today
I love how pretty the glaze is on these yummy donuts. Vanilla bean flecks are the best in baked goods!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Vanilla Chai Baked Donuts – #Americastea
Twinsies unite!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
I love that we both had donuts on the brain today
I also love how pretty the glaze is on your yummy donuts. Vanilla bean flecks are the best in baked goods!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Vanilla Chai Baked Donuts – #Americastea
I have got to try these ASAP.
Jenn@eatcakefordinner recently posted..Green Chile and Corn Ranch Dip
Yes, I believe you do!! ENJOY.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
Purity purity donuts!
Shiloh Barkley recently posted..Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
These are such perfection!! They look just like what you’d get at DD or the bakery! I love the frosting, it’s that perfect glaze look.
Julie @ Table for Two recently posted..Anderson Cooper’s Favorite Cookies: Compost Cookies
Oh these are too perfect!
steph@stephsbitebybite recently posted..Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Thanks Steph!! We thought so too
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
Those are SO gorgeous Aimee! Gah, I need to make donuts. I’m totally craving them. This strawberry frosting sounds so good!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Truffle Stuffed Brownie Pops
I think you need to bite the bullet and just make some. TODAY
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
Wow these looks so good right now! Donuts are my weakness!
I feel your pain. But it tastes so good!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
These look absolutely fabulous! I need a donut pan so I can get to work!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted..Smoked Ham, Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese Pretzel Bites
yes you do need one!!! get right on that
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
Nobody does donuts quite like you do
Ashton recently posted..Cinnamon Kettle Corn
Awww thanks Ashton!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
oh my goodness these donuts are screaming my name! Or maybe they’re whispering “come hither, Jess, and eat me.” Irresistible. And how do you get your photos to look so mouthwatering?? It’s like a constant struggle for me to get what I see are cute baked goods to translate to the photo >_<
Jess @ OnSugarMountain recently posted..#MuffinMonday : Roasted Corn Muffins
Jess, they called my name too. Loud and clear! You’re so sweet on the photos…lots of practice, natural light and about 200 photos. Hehe.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
The only treat we buy around here is Dunkin Donuts as well! My kids go crazy over the strawberry glazed donuts! I will have to surprise them with home made!
Haha! I love your kids
I think we would all get along just fine, unless they took my last strawberry donut! Ha!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
These look amazing! My children would love these. Thank you for sharing:) Visiting from the Chef in Training party!
Shannon recently posted..Old Fashioned Lemon Loaf
thanks for stopping by Shannon!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts with Strawberry Frosting
Love the strawberry glaze!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Those look yummy and so pretty! I cannot wait to make these. Can you tell me what font you used to spell out Strawberry and where you found it and how to use in a blog? Thanks. Love your blog!
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Lisa, I edit my photos on picmonkey.com (that’s where I use the font). thanks for stopping by!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
These look adorable! I just made baked chocolate glazed doughnuts last week, and I agree that they’re so easy and delicious. Will have to try your version with vanilla bean and strawberry very soon!!
Tracy recently posted..White Chocolate Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies
I saw your chocolate donuts, they looked delicious Tracy!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Aimee, I keep ALMOST buying a doughnut pan, then talking myself out of it. You, however, have convinced me that it is essential that I own one immediately!! These look just fabulous. I have such a soft spot for DD’s and cake doughnuts are my all-time fave. What a sweet treat!
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These are so fun. I am a sucker for anything with sprinkles
I’m pretty sure I’ve just spent the last hour of my life on your site. Everything is so pretty! And I just want to make every single recipe! I love it–all of it!
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I am looking for suggestions on how to make pink icing/frosting without red food coloring (red 40). My daughter is allergic to it. I’ve made her pink frosting with raspberries but it wasn’t that pink. Any other suggestions? Thank you!
Hi Jackie, you could try adding a couple teaspoons of strawberry preserves or mash up some fresh strawberries. I know some people use beet juice to color their food too! Hope this helps!
These are so cute!! I’ve never made donuts before, but you’re really making me want to attempt them
megan @ whatmegansmaking recently posted..M&M Cookies
Never? Oh my, you need to change that!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
I rarely buy store bought treats too. These donuts look amazing! My donut pan has collected some dust so I think it’s time to brush it off and bake these beauties!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme recently posted..Organize Now! Week 4: Organize Your Routine
Favorite Valentine’s post yet! I would only have to add a chocolate drizzle to please my husband but otherwise SOLD! Thanks for sharing!!
Miss Meat and Potatoes recently posted..The ‘Chocolate Cure’ Cake
Chocolate drizzle is a delicious idea!!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Awww….they look yummy!!!
thisblogisnotforyou recently posted..The Valentine’s Day Alternative
they look so perfect! I love donuts and I will try out this recipe very soon! Thank you for sharing!
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LOVE baked donuts. The pans are only like $8 and mine has saved me probably $200 and 200 pounds from buying deep fried store donuts.
This recipe sounds like a winner! The icing looks so good, but unfortunately I can’t have gelatin. Is this just for flavor and color or does it help thicken?
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies recently posted..Healthy Gluten Free Donuts with Nuts
Kelly, you can totally use fresh strawberry or preserves to color and flavor this icing. The gelatin is purely for fast flavoring…
I could have sworn I commented on these, so sorry if you see me twice. These look perfect for Valentine’s day morning. Thank you!
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They are that good! Thanks for stopping by Carrian
I LOVE Dunkin Donuts. I’m lucky there’s one like 30 minutes away otherwise I’d eat some every single day.
Yours look gorgeous Aimee! LOVE the vanilla dots and the sprinkles, so adorable!
Roxana | Roxana’s Home Baking recently posted..Nutella cupcakes with Nutella frosting
Thanks Roxanna, our DD is pretty close, but I try to avoid going as much as possible!
Oh yum – these look almost too pretty to eat, almost!
Michelle recently posted..Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipe
OMG these look amazing. I was stuck in the snow storm this weekend and whipped up some chocolate doughnuts. We promptly ate them all.
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Hi there! I’m obsessed with DD’s strawberry donuts but haven’t had it in forever since they don’t have it in the west coast. I was so excited to find this recipe but unfortunately I’m not the biggest fan of baked donuts (as much as I wanted to love them!). I was wondering if the icing recipe could also work as a glaze for vanilla cupcakes? I’m really just craving that DD strawberry donuts flavor. Thanks!!
absolutely!!! The glaze is just delicious, you may just want a bowl and spoon
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bought a donut pan yesterday and tried this recipe today, yummy! made 20 mini donuts:)
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