Strawberry Buttercream Frosted Donuts (Printer-Friendly)
Fluffy baked donuts crowned with silky strawberry buttercream — a berry lover's dream treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Donut Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2/3 cup whole milk
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 1/4 cup strawberry puree (blended fresh or thawed frozen strawberries)
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
14 - Fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
15 - Sprinkles
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease two 6-cavity donut pans with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose 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 with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough.
05 - Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full. Smooth the tops if needed.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the donuts spring back lightly when touched.
07 - Allow the donuts to rest in the pans for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Let them cool completely before frosting.
08 - In a mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter with an electric mixer until creamy and pale. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, beating on medium speed until light and fluffy.
09 - Add the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the buttercream. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes until the frosting is smooth, light, and evenly pink.
10 - Once the donuts are completely cool, spread or pipe the strawberry buttercream generously over each one. Top with thinly sliced fresh strawberries or sprinkles as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Baked instead of fried, so you get all the fluffy donut joy without the mess of hot oil.
- The strawberry buttercream tastes like real fruit, not artificial flavoring, and it pipes like a dream.
02 -
- If you frost even slightly warm donuts the buttercream will melt into a sad puddle, so patience is genuinely the most important ingredient.
- Strained strawberry puree gives you the silkiest frosting, while unstrained adds a rustic texture that some people actually prefer.
03 -
- Put the batter in a zip top bag, snip a corner, and pipe it into the cavities for perfectly even rings with zero mess.
- Let the frosted donuts sit for 15 minutes before serving so the buttercream sets just enough to hold its shape without smudging.