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Blueberry Cake Donuts

Blueberry Cake Donuts That Taste Like a Bakery Dream

Delicious Blueberry Cake Donuts perfect for any time of day, combining crispy exteriors and tender centers.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Batter
  • 1 cup Dried Blueberries Can substitute with fresh blueberries.
  • 1 cup Boiling Water To rehydrate dried blueberries.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or vanilla bean paste for more flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free blend as an alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher or table salt.
For Frying
  • 4 cups Neutral Oil Canola or avocado oil recommended.
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Heated until steaming.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Whisk well for a lump-free finish.
  • 1 teaspoon Additional Vanilla

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Deep fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Donut Cutter
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by chopping the dried blueberries into small pieces for even distribution. Soak in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the melted butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in sour cream, egg yolks, and vanilla until combined. Fold in flour, baking powder, salt, and blueberries until just combined.
  3. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Roll out dough to 1 inch thick, cut out donut shapes, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Heat oil to 375°F. Fry donuts for about 1.5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  6. While cooling, heat milk until steaming. Whisk with powdered sugar and vanilla to create the glaze.
  7. Dip cooled donuts in glaze and let the excess drip off before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, monitor oil temperature closely and avoid overworking the dough.

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