Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts from Scratch

Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, these blueberry cake donuts from scratch are the perfect cozy weekend breakfast. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting them just right every time. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Peach Cobbler French Toast Bake and Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy.

What You'll Need for Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts from Scratch

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• Optional: Powdered sugar glaze
• Optional: Cinnamon sugar

How to Make Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts from Scratch

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the blueberries.
5. Step 5: Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe it into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
6. Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
7. Step 7: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dip in powdered sugar glaze or cinnamon sugar.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts from Scratch

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Simply pipe the batter into the donut pan and bake as directed the next day.

Freezing Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts from Scratch

Freeze baked and cooled donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat donuts in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through. Microwave: Do not reheat donuts in the microwave as it will make them soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter donut, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
• Best substitution: If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute it with 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar, left to sit for 5 minutes.
• Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Simply pipe the batter into the donut pan and bake as directed the next day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to make more donuts.
• Troubleshooting: If your donuts are sticking to the pan, make sure to grease it thoroughly with cooking spray before adding the batter.

Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts from Scratch

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

12 mins

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Total

27 mins

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Serves

12 donuts

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Diet

Gluten-free option

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Seasonings

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar glaze
• Cinnamon sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the blueberries.
5. Step 5: Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe it into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
6. Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
7. Step 7: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dip in powdered sugar glaze or cinnamon sugar.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter donut, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
• Best substitution: If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute it with 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar, left to sit for 5 minutes.
• Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Simply pipe the batter into the donut pan and bake as directed the next day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to make more donuts.
• Troubleshooting: If your donuts are sticking to the pan, make sure to grease it thoroughly with cooking spray before adding the batter.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat donuts in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Do not reheat donuts in the microwave as it will make them soggy.
• Make ahead: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Simply pipe the batter into the donut pan and bake as directed the next day.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 28g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sat. Fat: 3.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts from Scratch FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts from Scratch and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!