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Blueberry Cake Donuts with Blueberry Glaze

Indulge in soft, fluffy donuts bursting with blueberries, topped with a luscious blueberry glaze for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons salted European butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2/3 cup frozen wild blueberries
  • Neutral frying oil, like vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
For the Glaze
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk (for the glaze)
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried blueberry powder
  • 1 teaspoon blueberry emulsion or extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your frying oil in a deep pan or fryer to about 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sea salt, and granulated sugar until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, sour cream, and vanilla bean paste.
  4. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix!
  5. Fold in the frozen wild blueberries gently.
  6. Shape the donuts using a donut cutter or two round cutters, or form them by hand.
  7. Carefully place each donut in the hot oil, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  8. Transfer fried donuts to a cooling rack to drain excess oil.
  9. In a separate bowl, combine powdered sugar, whole milk, freeze-dried blueberry powder, and blueberry emulsion or extract. Whisk until smooth.
  10. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the blueberry glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
  11. Let the glaze set for a few moments, then enjoy your blueberry cake donuts warm or at room temperature.

Notes

To ensure perfect donuts, ensure the frying oil is at the correct temperature and avoid overmixing the batter. Store leftover donuts in an airtight container for up to two days or freeze for longer storage.