Best Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Blueberry Cake Donuts are the best way to start your morning. After making these dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly crispy donuts every time. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try these Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders for dinner. and Pair these donuts with this Lemon Chicken Pasta for a cozy dinner..

What You'll Need for Best Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts

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
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
• Optional: Glaze (optional)

How to Make Best Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts

1. 1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
2. 2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. 3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
4. 4. Combine: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
5. 5. Bake: Spoon batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. 6. Cool and glaze: Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or glaze if desired.

Storing & Reheating Best Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts

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 of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezing Best Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts

Freeze cooled donuts for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a less sweet donut, reduce sugar to 1/2 cup.
• Best substitution: You can substitute fresh blueberries with frozen, but do not thaw before using.
• Make-ahead: Donuts are best eaten fresh, but can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored at room temperature.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved easily.
• Troubleshooting: If donuts are not crispy, try increasing the baking time by 1-2 minutes or brushing with melted butter after baking.

Best Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

12 mins

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Total

22 mins

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Serves

12 donuts

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Diet

Vegetarian

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
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Seasonings

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

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Glaze (optional)

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
2. 2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. 3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
4. 4. Combine: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
5. 5. Bake: Spoon batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. 6. Cool and glaze: Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or glaze if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a less sweet donut, reduce sugar to 1/2 cup.
• Best substitution: You can substitute fresh blueberries with frozen, but do not thaw before using.
• Make-ahead: Donuts are best eaten fresh, but can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored at room temperature.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved easily.
• Troubleshooting: If donuts are not crispy, try increasing the baking time by 1-2 minutes or brushing with melted butter after baking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooled donuts for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.
• Make ahead: The batter can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sat. Fat: 2.5g

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

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Crispy Blueberry Cake Donuts 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!