Description
Delight in these Strawberry Coffee Cake Donuts, a perfect combination of moist strawberry-flavored cake donuts topped with a sweet crumbly streusel and a smooth vanilla glaze. This quick and easy recipe yields tender, fruit-filled treats that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Donut Batter
- 1 box strawberry flavored cake mix
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Streusel Topping
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (for topping the donuts)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray donut pans generously with non-stick baking spray to ensure easy removal of the donuts after baking.
- Mix Donut Batter: In a mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, combine the strawberry cake mix, water, eggs, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix until the batter is smooth and uniform. Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped fresh strawberries to incorporate into the batter without overmixing.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar and flour. Gradually add the 3 tablespoons of melted butter and stir the mixture until crumbly in texture, forming the streusel topping.
- Assemble Donuts: Fill each donut cavity in the prepared pans about two-thirds full with the batter. Evenly sprinkle approximately half a tablespoon of the streusel topping over each filled cavity. Then, sprinkle some of the remaining chopped strawberries on top for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake Donuts: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean. Once baked, allow the donuts to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes to set.
- Cool Donuts: Carefully loosen the donuts with a butter knife and transfer them to a cooling rack. Allow the donuts to cool completely before proceeding to glaze them.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the prepared glaze over the cooled donuts. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious strawberry coffee cake donuts fresh!
Notes
- You can substitute fresh strawberries with frozen, but be sure to thaw and drain them before use to avoid excess moisture.
- Slightly underbaking the donuts by a minute can help maintain moistness, but avoid undercooking to prevent soggy centers.
- The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk, depending on your preference.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and milk alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
