Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon (about 1–2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Confectioners’ sugar glaze: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, zest and juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a donut pan with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in blueberries gently.
Spoon the batter into prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops are golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 1-2 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Mix the confectioners’ sugar glaze by combining confectioners’ sugar, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the cooled donuts with glaze before serving.
Notes
For a fluffier texture, ensure the buttermilk is at room temperature.
If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before folding into the batter to avoid moisture.
Confectioners’ sugar can be substituted with a light dusting of granulated sugar if preferred.
Glaze can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Cake Recipes & Easy Baking Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 243mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 47mg