Valentine's Day Strawberry Donuts

Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts

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Valentine's Day Strawberry Donuts: A Sweet Treat for Your Loved Ones

Looking for a quick, (relatively) healthy, and utterly delicious way to show your love this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! These Valentine's Day Strawberry Donuts are the perfect treat. Imagine fluffy, delicate donuts bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, topped with a luscious glaze… It's easy to make, satisfyingly sweet and perfect to share with someone you care about. I made some for my kids with some sprinkles.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Valentine's Day was always special in my house. My mom would make these cute donuts every year, so I'm simply continuing my mom's traditions. The aroma of baking and the bright pink glaze always filled the house with warmth and love. Sharing these delicious treats with my family (and now with you!) brings back those cherished memories and creates new ones.

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk (or strawberry juice for extra flavor)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring (optional, for a more vibrant pink)
  • Sprinkles (for decoration)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

  1. Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix!
  5. Add Strawberries: Fold in the chopped strawberries.
  6. Fill the Donut Pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner cut off. Then, carefully pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or strawberry juice), and vanilla extract until smooth. Add red food coloring if desired.
  10. Glaze and Decorate: Dip cooled donuts into the pink glaze. Place them back on the wire rack. Sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
  11. Serve & Enjoy: Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving and enjoying your homemade Valentine's Day Strawberry Donuts!

Valentine's Day Strawberry Donuts

Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts

Fluffy, delicate donuts bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, topped with a luscious glaze. Easy to make, satisfyingly sweet and perfect to share.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk (or strawberry juice for extra flavor)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring (optional, for a more vibrant pink)
  • Sprinkles (for decoration)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Donut Pan
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Piping Bag (or zip-top bag)
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
    1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix!
  5. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
    1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
  6. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner cut off. Then, carefully pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or strawberry juice), and vanilla extract until smooth. Add red food coloring if desired.
    1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk (or strawberry juice for extra flavor), 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, Red food coloring (optional, for a more vibrant pink)
  10. Dip cooled donuts into the pink glaze. Place them back on the wire rack. Sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
    Sprinkles (for decoration)
  11. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving and enjoying your homemade Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts!

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