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Blueberry Glazed Donut

Soft, fluffy donuts coated in a vibrant blueberry glaze — the perfect mix of sweet and fruity for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donut Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
Blueberry Glaze
  • 0.5 cup blueberries fresh
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Donut pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix egg, buttermilk, butter, and vanilla in another bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in blueberries.
  5. Spoon batter into donut pan cavities, filling ¾ full.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes or until golden; cool on wire rack.
  7. Cook blueberries for glaze until soft; strain to get juice.
  8. Whisk juice with powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and milk.
  9. Dip cooled donuts into glaze; let set before serving.

Notes

For deeper flavor, add lemon zest or use wild blueberries.