Homemade Donut Recipes - The Best Blog Recipes (2024)

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  1. [su_highlight]Homemade Donut Recipes[/su_highlight]
  2. 1. Vegan Banana Chocolate Donuts
  3. 2. Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts
  4. 3. Cinnamon Caramel Amish Donuts
  5. 4. Cinnamon Bun Style Baked Donut
  6. 5. Low Carb Samoa Donuts
  7. 6. Baked Lemon Blueberry Donuts
  8. 7. Baked Snickerdoodle Donuts
  9. 8. Mint Chocolate Chip Donuts
  10. 9. Mini Baked Cider Doughnuts
  11. 10. Pumpkin Coffee Cake Donuts
  12. 11. Chocolate Sprinkle Donuts with Vanilla Glaze
  13. 12. Birthday Cake Baked Donuts
  14. 13. Paleo Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Maple Frosting
  15. 14. Maple Pecan Baked Donuts
  16. 16. Baked Vanilla Donuts
  17. 17. Double Chocolate Doughnuts
  18. 18. Old Fashioned Buttermilk Donuts
  19. 19. Easy Strawberry Shortcake Donuts
  20. 20. Old Fashioned Donuts
  21. 21. Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts Copycat
  22. 22. Baked Chocolate Donuts with Peanut Butter Frosting
  23. 23. Pineapple Upside Down Donuts
  24. 24. Sourdough Donuts
  25. 25. Puff Pastry Donuts
  26. 26. Baked Red Velvet Donuts
  27. 27. Coffee Cake Donuts
  28. 28. Gluten Free Banana Donuts
  29. 29. Strawberry Coffee Cake Donuts
  30. 30. Pumpkin Spice Donuts
  31. 31. Texas Almond Sheet Cake Donuts
  32. 32. Baked Chocolate Espresso Donuts
  33. 33. Chocolate Cake Donuts with Nutella Glaze
  34. 34. Salted Caramel Glazed Pumpkin Donuts
  35. 35. Glazed Donuts
  36. 36. Chocolate Chip Doughnuts
  37. 37. Baked S'mores Donuts
  38. 38. Chocolate Blackout Doughnuts
  39. 39. EASY 15 MINUTE MAPLE BARS

You will never want store bought donuts again after you try The Best Homemade Donut Recipes! The sweet simplicity and flavor of these donuts will have you craving the recipes for years to come!

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Homemade Donut Recipes

Few things are better than a sweet, moist, and delicious homemade donut. You will seriously be in love with these to die for donut recipes the moment you taste them! I sure was!

I was always someone who bought their donuts at the store, but that was before I learned how easy and how much better donuts are when you make them at home. There really is no comparison.

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1. Vegan Banana Chocolate Donuts

From Simply Quinoa :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThese vegan banana chocolate donuts are made entirely in the blender for a super fluffy texture and easy cleanup! Also gluten-free and high in protein!

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2. Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts

From Tastes Better From Scratch :: Click HERE for the RECIPEOld fashioned sour cream donuts are perfectly soft and sweet. While I can’t argue that donuts are the healthiest things, I do believe that anything you make at home is healthier than the equivalent that what you would buy at the store!

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3. Cinnamon Caramel Amish Donuts

From Dessert For Two :: Click HERE for the RECIPECinnamon caramel Amish donuts, AKA the best donuts I’ve ever had in my LIFE.

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4. Cinnamon Bun Style Baked Donut

From Homemade Hooplah :: Click HERE for the RECIPECinnamon Bun Style Baked Donuts covered in cinnamon glaze, cinnamon crumbles, and vanilla frosting. Get the best of both sweet breakfasts in one!

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5. Low Carb Samoa Donuts

From All Day I Dream About Food :: Click HERE for the RECIPELove Girl Scout cookies? You will adore these low carb Samoa donuts, topped with sugar-free coconut caramel and chocolate.

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6. Baked Lemon Blueberry Donuts

From The Recipe Rebel :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThese Baked Lemon Blueberry Donuts are fluffy, packed with citrus flavor and bursting with blueberries and covered in a tangy glaze! Baked donuts are the perfect healthy breakfast or snack.

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7. Baked Snickerdoodle Donuts

From Sugar Spun Run :: Click HERE for the RECIPEBaked Snickerdoodle Donuts made with cream of tartar (for that signature Snickerdoodle flavor) then brushed with butter and dunked in cinnamon sugar.

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8. Mint Chocolate Chip Donuts

From Dessert For Two :: Click HERE for the RECIPEHow cute are these Mint Chocolate Chip Donuts?

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9. Mini Baked Cider Doughnuts

From Our Table For Seven :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThese Mini Baked Cider Doughnuts are pretty simple to make and taste delicious. A great sweet flavor with a buttery, cinnamon topping. From this recipe, you get quite a few doughnuts. I made 24 mini doughnuts and 12 regular size doughnuts..so, lots of doughnuts to pig out on.

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10. Pumpkin Coffee Cake Donuts

From Delightful E Made :: Click HERE for the RECIPENeed an excuse to do some fall baking? These Pumpkin Coffee Cake Donuts are the perfect recipe to indulge your pumpkin spice cravings. Baked, not fried, these donuts are topped with a cinnamon streusel and lightly glazed to perfection!

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11. Chocolate Sprinkle Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

From A Latte Food :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThese Chocolate Sprinkle Donuts with Vanilla Glaze are perfect for Valentine’s Day, breakfast, and dessert!

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12. Birthday Cake Baked Donuts

From Self Proclaimed Foodie :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThese Birthday cake Baked Donuts will put a smile on anyone’s face! Light and fluffy buttermilk donuts are filled with sprinkles. The baked donuts are then dipped in a warm glaze and topped with more sprinkles! Make them for breakfast or dessert!

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13. Paleo Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Maple Frosting

From A Saucy Kitchen :: Click HERE for the RECIPEPaleo Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Maple Frosting– in case you need a little motivation to get up in the morning!

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14. Maple Pecan Baked Donuts

From Foodness Gracious :: CLick HERE For the RECIPEMaple Pecan Baked Donuts are to die for!The frosting needs its own podium. Powdered sugar is mixed with vanilla, milk and maple syrup.

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16. Baked Vanilla Donuts

From Deliciously Sprinkled :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThese Baked Vanilla Donuts are the easiest, most delicious donuts you can make at home.

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17. Double Chocolate Doughnuts

From Just So Tasty :: Click HERE for the RECIPESuper moist & fudgy, this easy recipe for baked Double Chocolate doughnuts with chocolate glaze is a chocolate lover’s dream! These double chocolate donuts are way better than the ones from the bakery, and there’s no deep frying.

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18. Old Fashioned Buttermilk Donuts

From Barbara Bakes :: Click HERE for the RECIPEOld Fashioned Buttermilk Donuts are plain cake donuts with a simple glaze, but they’re scored to create more surface area so that when they’re fried they get extra crispy and extra delicious on the outside.

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19. Easy Strawberry Shortcake Donuts

From The Novice Chef :: Click HERE for the RECIPEEasy Strawberry ShortcakeDonuts come together super quick since they use canned biscuits! And I know you might think that sounds crazy, but I swear they make awesome donuts and you don’t have to wait for dough to rise.

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20. Old Fashioned Donuts

From Like Mother Like Daughter :: Click HERE for the RECIPEOld Fashioned Donuts have a soft and cake like center, crunchy exterior and taste just like your favorite Old Fashioned Donuts from a bakery!

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21. Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts Copycat

From Dinner Then Dessert :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThe Original Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts Copycat! Now you can make them at home and eat them fresh!

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22. Baked Chocolate Donuts with Peanut Butter Frosting

From Baked By and Introvert :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThese Baked Chocolate Donuts with Peanut Butter Frosting will take you back to your childhood when things were simpler. They are a reminder of just how tasty breakfast can be. This chocolate donut recipe will give you the best baked donuts you’ve ever had. The recipe walks you through how to make donuts from scratch that are perfectly soft, chocolaty, and not overly sweet. These donuts are great for breakfast, brunch or snack any time of day!

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23. Pineapple Upside Down Donuts

From Tornadough Alli :: Click HERE for the RECIPEHow amazing do these Pineapple Upside Down Donuts look?

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24. Sourdough Donuts

From Baking Sense :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThese are true Sourdough Donuts, made without any commercial yeast. A slow fermentation gives these donuts a spectacular flavor and texture. They’re like no donuts you’ve ever tasted.

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25. Puff Pastry Donuts

From Dessert For Two :: CLick HERE for the RECIPEPuff pastry is the buttery rich little dough that bakes up shiny and golden brown, it fries up puffy and light, and it shatters at the touch of a fork when you devour it. If I had to live the rest of my life with only one dough, puff pastry would be my choice because of these Puff Pasty Donuts!

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26. Baked Red Velvet Donuts

From Homemade Hooplah :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Super moist and spongy baked donuts in classic red velvet flavor topped with powdered sugar or classic vanilla icing. Need I say more? You need these Baked Red Velvet Donuts!

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27. Coffee Cake Donuts

From Chef In Training :: Click HERE for the RECIPEAs soon as they came out of the oven, I drizzled each donut with a good amount of glaze and dug right in. I just couldn’t help myself. Coffee Cake Donuts are to die for!

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28. Gluten Free Banana Donuts

From Simply Quinoa :: Click HERE for the RECIPEIf you're a fan of baked donuts like we are, these Gluten Free Banana Donuts are pure perfection. They're light, fluffy and tender with a delicate cake texture and a subtle banana flavor. And bonus they're made in a blender!

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29. Strawberry Coffee Cake Donuts

From Delightful E Made :: Click HERE for the RECIPEHave you ever tried baking donuts? If not, now is the time to start. These Strawberry Coffee Cake Donuts are loaded with fresh, chopped strawberries, topped with coffee cake streusel and drizzled with glaze. Breakfast treats have never been more pretty or tasty as these!

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30. Pumpkin Spice Donuts

From Real Housemoms :: Click HERE for the RECIPESoft and fluffy Pumpkin Spice Donuts covered in a buttery, seasonally spiced glaze frosting! Theae donuts are baked, not fried, for a slightly lighter breakfast treat!

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31. Texas Almond Sheet Cake Donuts

From Tornadough Alli :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThese Texas Almond Sheet Cake Donuts are my new best friends. Almond cake donuts dipped and dripped in the iconic Texas Sheet Cake icing only it’s almond flavored and topped off with slivered almonds.

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32. Baked Chocolate Espresso Donuts

From A Latte Food :: CLick HERE for the RECIPEBaked Chocolate Espresso Donuts are amazing! You can have your morning cup of coffee and eat it too!

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33. Chocolate Cake Donuts with Nutella Glaze

From Homemade Hooplah :: Click HERE for the RECIPEBaked and fluffy chocolate cake donuts that are coated with a rich Nutella glaze. A perfect treat for breakfast or dessert! Try these Chocolate Cake Donuts with Nutella Glaze.

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34. Salted Caramel Glazed Pumpkin Donuts

From Diethood :: Click HERE for the RECIPESalted Caramel-Glazed Pumpkin Donuts – Baked Pumpkin Donuts dipped in Salted Caramel Sauce. Yeah… there’s a lot going on. BUT, it’s soooo worth it.

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35. Glazed Donuts

From Baking A Moment :: Click HERE for the RECIPEGlazed Donuts: simple, old fashioned and so good with your morning coffee! You won’t believe how quick and easy these are to make.

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36. Chocolate Chip Doughnuts

From Just So Tasty :: Click HERE for the RECIPEChocolate Chip Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze. Because with chocolate chips & baked cake doughnuts – you can’t go wrong!

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37. Baked S'mores Donuts

From Real Housemoms :: Click HERE for the RECIPEBaked S’mores Donuts are a collision of two of my favorite summer favorite must haves: s’mores & donuts. A baked graham cracker donut, a gooey marshmallow center, dipped in chocolate and dusted with graham cracker crumbs.

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38. Chocolate Blackout Doughnuts

From Sugar Hero :: Click HERE for the RECIPEIf you love chocolate, you will love these Chocolate Blackout Doughnuts!

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39. EASY 15 MINUTE MAPLE BARS

From Butter with a Side of Bread :: Click HERE for the FULL RecipeEasy 15 Minute Maple Bars made in minutes with crescent dough & a delicious homemade maple glaze. Never buy store bought again after tasting these warm, fresh maple bars!

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FAQs

Is it better to bake or fry doughnuts? ›

While many prefer the light and crispy texture of a fried donut, leaving the deep fryer in the cabinet and baking your cake donuts instead makes for healthier, less oily donuts. It's also safer and easier to clean up, given that you don't have to deal with lots of hot oil.

What makes old fashioned donuts crack? ›

It is typically deep-fried, and may be deep fried at a lower temperature compared to other doughnut styles, having a crunchier texture compared to other cake doughnut styles. Frying at a lower temperature contributes to its rough, cracked texture.

Why are Amish donuts so good? ›

Amish doughnuts are always made from scratch with the baking basics—sugar, flour, milk, yeast and eggs. What sets them apart from other doughnut recipes is the method, which requires kneading, stirring and patience. The doughnuts themselves are usually fried in fat, but we'll use vegetable oil.

What makes a donut good? ›

Your traditional glazed doughnut must be moist in the traditional sense. Gooey icing. Buoyant but slightly buttery interior mass. However, the cake doughnut should also meet the moisture requirement.

What pan is best for frying doughnuts? ›

To fry donuts safely, you need a pot large enough to accommodate a couple of quarts of oil and a few donuts. Something deep, heavy, and wide is best. A Dutch oven or a very large saucepan are both good, but J. Kenji Lopéz-Alt uses a wok, a solution that makes a lot of thermal sense.

Do Dunkin donuts bake or fry their donuts? ›

Some Dunkin' locations bake their donuts in house, but not all. There are three ways Dunkin' locations can acquire donuts, according to TikTok user and franchise owner Amir Mohamed.

What are Amish crack donuts? ›

'Amish crack' is a yeast-raised donut, fried, dipped in caramel, and sprinkled (heavily) with cinnamon-powdered sugar. It is the single best donut I've ever eaten in my life. And I wasn't even hungry.

What trick keeps donuts fresh? ›

Place your donuts in storage bags or airtight containers.

Definitely put them in airtight bags or containers though so they stay fresh! The only time this isn't a good idea is when your donuts are cream-filled. In that case, you'll want to store them in the fridge so they don't spoil.

Can you bake donut dough instead of frying? ›

In a medium bowl, mix sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and flour. Mix buttermilk, eggs, honey and butter in a separate medium bowl, and stir into the dry ingredients. Spoon the mixture onto the prepared pan in doughnut shapes. Bake 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

What is the most unhealthy donut in the world? ›

Honey Dew Donuts Coconut Jelly Stick

The Honey Dew Coconut Jelly Stick is the most calorie and sugar-heavy donut on our list with 590 calories and 40 grams of sugar per stick. Not only that, but it has a whopping 680 milligrams of sodium, which is almost a third of the recommended daily limit.

What country eats the most donuts? ›

Per capita, Canadians eat the most doughnuts compared to all world countries.

What is a funny fact about donuts? ›

Let's go!
  • Americans consume over 10 billion donuts every year.
  • Cops do love donuts.
  • Donuts have been declared the “Hit Food of the Century”
  • A ship captain invented the holes in donuts.
  • Donuts were served as comfort food during World Wars.
  • Donuts can help you get in character.
  • Donuts were once called “oily cakes”
  • Conclusion.
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What is the best flour to use for donuts? ›

While all purpose works well for this recipe, I much prefer bread flour because of the extra gluten. More gluten means more of a chew and I love a soft and chewy donut! Both can be substituted one for another in this recipe. If you happen to have bread flour, I'd recommend using that for best results.

Can I let doughnut dough rise overnight? ›

MAKE AHEAD: The dough needs to rise twice; the first time, for 6 to 15 hours (preferably overnight), then for 1 to 2 hours after it has been rolled and cut. The glazed doughnuts are best eaten the same day they are made, but they do hold up for a day stored, uncovered, at room temperature.

How long should I let my donut dough rise? ›

Place the dough in a greased bowl, turn it over to coat the top, cover, and let it rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until doubled in bulk. To shape the doughnuts: Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently roll it 1/4" thick, and cut out doughnuts with a 2 1/2" to 3" round cutter.

Does Krispy Kreme bake or fry donuts? ›

Like most doughnuts, Krispy Kremes are fried (cooked in oil). Frying cooks the dough rapidly from the outside in to give the doughnuts their distinctive crispy texture. The flipper turns the doughnuts over midway through the oil.

Why are baked donuts better? ›

They are healthier than fried donuts. The donuts are moist and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior. They are versatile. You can customize the recipe to your liking by adding different flavors of glaze or toppings.

Why bake instead of fry? ›

When baking, food is cooked by surrounding it with dry heat in an oven, typically without the need for excessive amounts of oil. This results in lower oil absorption, reducing the overall calorie and fat content of the dish compared to frying, where food is submerged in hot oil.

Why is baked supposedly better than fried? ›

Weight Management

Baking requires little or no oil. The oil that is necessary to deep fry food is well-absorbed by the breading or coating that normally covers deep fried foods.

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