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Baked Raspberry Donuts

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Baked Raspberry Donuts are light, fluffy, and bursting with the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh raspberries. These delightful treats are baked, not fried, making them a healthier option without sacrificing taste. The donuts are topped with a luscious raspberry glaze that adds a beautiful pop of color and an extra layer of sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these donuts are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or substitute with milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (chopped)

For the Raspberry Glaze:

  • ½ cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 teaspoons milk (if needed to adjust consistency)

Ingredient Highlights

  • Raspberries: Fresh raspberries provide a natural sweetness and vibrant flavor. If using frozen raspberries, thaw and drain them before adding to the batter.
  • Buttermilk: Adds moisture and tanginess, helping create a tender crumb.
  • Powdered Sugar: Used in the glaze, it creates a smooth, sweet topping that complements the donuts.

Instructions

Prepare the Donuts:

  1. Preheat Oven and Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the chopped raspberries.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Raspberry Glaze:

  1. Prepare Raspberry Purée: In a small bowl, mash the fresh raspberries with lemon juice until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
  2. Mix Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the raspberry purée and powdered sugar until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time to reach your desired consistency.

Glaze the Donuts:

  1. Dip Donuts: Dip the tops of each cooled donut into the raspberry glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the glazed donuts back on the wire rack to set.

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