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    Home » Breakfast » Donuts

    Top Donut Recipes

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    Oct 6, 2021

    by Kimberlee Ho

    There's just something special about a comforting, warm homemade donut made with your favorite toppings. Check out my Top Donut Recipes

    Make a different flavor donut each day, or make a few different flavors to enjoy for brunch while you sit around in your pjs and binge Netflix with the kids. My top donut recipes are delicious, easy to make, and perfect for every occasion.

    With all these choices, you'll be able to make everyone's favorite donut flavors.

    Let everyone take their naked donuts and top them with their favorite toppings: cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, chocolate ganache, glaze, or vanilla icing. And don't forget the sprinkles!

    There's even an option to fill make filled donuts. And since you're making them yourself, you won't have to worry if there's enough of that creamy, delicious filling inside.

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    1. Chocolate Glazed Donuts

    My kids love donuts. Especially the kind that come in a box from the supermarket. Those things last way longer than they really should which is a bit of a red flag regarding what's in 'em that makes 'em last that long, don't ya think?

    So, being that I like to bake and all, I decided to have a go at making homemade donuts. With chocolate glaze, of course. Let me tell you, these were super easy to make, not overly sweet, and the kids love them. I'd say that counts as a mommy victory, wouldn't you?!

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    chocolate glazd donut with rainbow sprinkles on a wood cutting board

    Tools for Donut Making

    2. Baked Apple Cider Donuts

    These Apple Cider Donuts are epic Fall treats. Cinnamony and sweet and cakey with just the right amount of apple cider flavor, these baked donuts (yes, baked!) will be the highlight of your Fall season! They're super quick and easy to make, too. No oil needed, no frying needed, just some good ol' fashioned apple cider and lots of love!

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    Pile of baked apple cider donuts with one in front with bite taken out

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    3. Blueberry Cake Donuts

    There's just something about Blueberry Cake Donuts that makes me so happy. The purple color, the cakey texture, the vanilla glaze that soaks in every nook and cranny creating the perfect crispy crunch on the exterior. And the flavor!

    Blueberry Cake Donuts will fulfill every dream you have of the perfect donut.

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    stack of 3 blueberry cake donuts, top donut with bite taken out

    4. Plant Based Baked Chocolate Fudge Donuts

    What's a person gonna do when they want an indulgent doughnut but said person is looking for a plant-based version of this delicious treat? Well, behold my Plant-based Baked Chocolate Fudge Doughnuts recipe!

    When I tell ya these taste as good as they look, I ain't lying. They're chocolatey and fudgy and just perfect to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours. Even if you're not vegan or following a plant-based diet, I highly recommend giving these a try!

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    plant-based fudgy chocolate donuts with chocolate frosting and white sprinkles

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    5. Glazed Donuts

    Making homemade yeasted donuts may seem like an overwhelming task, but rest assured, it is easier than you think and oh-so-satisfying. I have some useful tips in the post below for frying up your very own glazed donuts.

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    stack of three glazed donuts with a whisk in front

    6. Baked Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

    Baked Donuts with Vanilla Glaze, ready in under 30 minutes. Now, that's something, isn't it?!

    There's nothing quite like a freshly baked donut with a super thick glaze to kick your morning off perfectly or to satisfy those mid-afternoon munchies.

    I must tell you that you can breathe a sigh of relief because these donuts are baked, not fried. And most importantly, they have a super thick vanilla glaze that makes these donuts so, so gloriously good. Let's dive in!

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    baked donuts with bite taken out

    7. Brioche Donuts with Vanilla Cream Filling

    There's nothing quite like the taste of a freshly made Brioche Donut. A bit crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

    And, as an added bonus, these homemade donuts are filled to the brim with rich, smooth, luxurious vanilla cream. Life just doesn't get any better than that.

    You will be so happy you took the leap into home-frying these donuts - and so will your family and friends!

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    8. Pumpkin Cake Donuts

    These donuts are baked, not fried, and come together super quickly for a comforting seasonal treat. Subtly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and coated in a cinnamon sugar topping, you'll be making these Pumpkin Cake Donuts on repeat this Fall.

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    Enjoy these baked pumpkin donuts for breakfast before you head to the pumpkin patch.

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