What is a blueberry donut?

A blueberry donut is a sweet treat typically made with fresh or frozen blueberries baked or fried into the batter. Blueberry cake donuts , specifically, are baked and have a soft, muffin-like texture. They’re often topped with a blueberry glaze or dusted with sugar for extra flavor.

What is the difference between a donut and a cake donut?

The main difference lies in the texture and preparation. Traditional yeast donuts are light, airy, and require rising time, while cake donuts are denser and use baking powder or baking soda for lift. Blueberry cake donuts are baked, not fried, and have a tender crumb similar to cake or muffins.

What are the ingredients in Dunkin Donuts blueberry cake donuts?

While Dunkin’s exact recipe isn’t public, their blueberry cake donuts typically include enriched flour, sugar, vegetable oils, blueberries or blueberry flavor, leavening agents, eggs, and milk. Homemade versions, like the one in this post, focus on real ingredients like wild blueberries, butter, milk, and vanilla extract for a fresher flavor.

Are cake donuts healthier than regular donuts?

Not necessarily. While blueberry cake donuts are baked instead of fried, they still contain sugar and fat to create that delicious texture. However, they can be slightly lighter and easier to digest than their fried counterparts—especially when made at home with wholesome ingredients.

How are cake donuts made?

Cake donuts are made by mixing a thick batter (similar to muffin or cake batter), piping it into a donut pan, and baking it until golden. In this recipe, we add fresh or frozen blueberries and top with a vibrant glaze made from real blueberry juice. No frying required!

Blueberry Cake Donuts – 5-Step Fluffy Recipe You’ll Love

Name: Blueberry Cake Donuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 donuts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup whole milk; 1 large egg; 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen); 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons blueberry juice; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

Soft, bakery-style blueberry cake donuts baked to perfection and topped with a naturally purple blueberry glaze. No frying needed—just simple ingredients, a donut pan, and 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup whole milk

1 large egg

1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons blueberry juice

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and lightly grease a 6-cavity donut pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, milk, egg, and vanilla.

3. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold to combine halfway.

4. Add blueberries and fold until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Pipe or spoon batter evenly into donut pan cavities (about ¾ full).

6. Smooth tops with wet fingertip if needed. Bake for 13–15 minutes.

7. Cool in pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

8. Mash frozen blueberries and strain juice. Mix with powdered sugar and vanilla.

9. Drizzle glaze over cooled donuts and let set for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use frozen wild blueberries for bold color and flavor.

If using fresh berries, batter will stay pale and crumb more defined.

Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored airtight for 1–2 days.

Unfrosted donuts can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Donuts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut
Calories: 279
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 313mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 43mg