Introducing Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts – the perfect treat to spark joy this Valentine’s Day! These delightful donuts are quick to make, surprisingly healthy, and bursting with strawberry flavor. Imagine biting into a soft, fluffy donut glazed with sweet strawberry goodness. As a busy parent, finding time for special treats is tough, but these donuts make it easy to show my loved ones I care. These Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts are a simple yet heartwarming way to celebrate love and create sweet memories.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a master baker of all things delicious, always had a special Valentine’s recipe. While never specifically donuts, her strawberry glazed treats were legendary. The aroma would fill her kitchen, a fragrant beacon of love and warmth. These Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts are my playful homage to her. I’ve taken that familiar strawberry flavor and baked it into a fun, easy-to-share treat perfect for modern celebrations. Each bite is a happy reminder of home, filled to the brim with love, laughter, and the sweet taste of strawberries!
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (fresh or frozen, thawed and pureed)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)
- Optional: Red food coloring (1-2 drops)
- Optional: Strawberry sprinkles
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a large Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe batter into each donut cavity, filling about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and strawberry puree. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired glaze consistency. If desired, add red food coloring for a more vibrant color for your Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts.
- Glaze the Donuts: Dip each donut into the glaze, covering the top.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle with strawberry sprinkles, if desired.
- Enjoy! Let the glaze set slightly before serving and thoroughly enjoy your Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts.
Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.1/2 cup milk, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a large Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe batter into each donut cavity, filling about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and strawberry puree. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired glaze consistency. If desired, add red food coloring for a more vibrant color for your Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts.1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons strawberry puree, 1-2 tablespoons milk, Red food coloring
- Dip each donut into the glaze, covering the top.1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons strawberry puree, 1-2 tablespoons milk
- Immediately sprinkle with strawberry sprinkles, if desired.Strawberry sprinkles
- Enjoy! Let the glaze set slightly before serving and thoroughly enjoy your Valentine’s Day Strawberry Donuts.