Wild Blueberry Cake Donuts-Easy Homemade Treat

Craving a sweet treat that’s both easy to make and bursting with flavor? Look no further than these Wild Blueberry Cake Donuts! Baked, not fried, these tender, cake-like donuts are loaded with tiny, tangy wild blueberries, making for an irresistible homemade delight perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Get ready to impress yourself and your loved ones with this simple yet spectacular recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (120ml) milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup (100g) wild blueberries (fresh or frozen, do not thaw if frozen)
• For the Glaze (Optional):
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk or water
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-cavity donut pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5. Gently fold in the wild blueberries. If using frozen blueberries, fold them in quickly to avoid discoloration of the batter.
6. Spoon the batter into a large piping bag (or a sturdy zip-top bag with the corner snipped off) and pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
8. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While the donuts cool, prepare the glaze (if using): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk/water, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust liquid to reach desired consistency.
10. Once the donuts are completely cool, dip each donut into the glaze, letting any excess drip off, and return them to the wire rack for the glaze to set. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.