These soft, fluffy, and moist vegan strawberry donuts are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor! Baked instead of fried, these easy-to-make donuts are topped with a luscious homemade strawberry frosting that makes them irresistible. Perfect for spring and summer treats!
Make these baked vegan donuts in just 30 minutes for a delicious, fruity dessert the whole family will love! They are completely dairy-free, with a gluten-free option available.
Equipment Needed:
?? Large mixing bowl
?? Whisk or electric hand mixer
?? Measuring cups and spoons
?? Silicone donut molds (or greased metal donut pan)
?? Small saucepan
?? Immersion blender or standard blender
?? Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour (Use King Arthur Measure-for-Measure Flour for gluten-free)
- Optional: ½ cup diced fresh or frozen strawberries (for extra strawberry flavor!)
For the Strawberry Frosting:
- ¼ cup softened vegan butter
- 1 cup puréed strawberries (about 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries before blending)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Step 1: Prepare the Donut Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 14-16 silicone donut molds or a metal donut pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, melted vegan butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour and mix until a smooth batter forms. (Do not overmix.)
- If using, gently fold in the diced fresh or frozen strawberries.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the donut molds, filling each about ¾ full.
Step 2: Bake the Donuts
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the donuts have risen and are golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool in the molds for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Step 3: Make the Strawberry Frosting
- In a small saucepan, heat 2 cups of strawberries over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Use an immersion blender (or regular blender) to blend into a smooth purée.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the strawberry purée, softened vegan butter, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add more powdered sugar if a thicker frosting is desired.
Step 4: Frost the Donuts
- Once the donuts are completely cool, spoon the strawberry frosting over each donut. Let it set for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar (1 tablespoon at a time) until you reach the desired consistency. If it’s too thick, mix in a teaspoon of almond milk to loosen it up.
Yes! You can substitute the vegan butter in the recipe with:
? Coconut Oil: Use the same amount (¼ cup melted coconut oil) for a slightly denser texture and a hint of coconut flavor.
? Regular Butter: If you’re not vegan, regular melted butter works as a 1:1 swap.
Just make sure the coconut oil or butter is melted and slightly cooled before mixing it into the batter for best results!
Add 1 teaspoon of strawberry extract to the batter for an extra punch of fruity goodness.
Store these donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze them (unfrosted) for up to 3 months.
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30 Minute Frosted Vegan Strawberry Donuts
Ingredients
30 Minute Frosted Vegan Strawberry Donuts
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond or oat milk regular milk also works
- ¼ cups melted vegan butter regular butter also works
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups regular or gluten free all purpose flour If gluten-free, I recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour. Please don't substitute any other flour such as almond flour, baking flour, etc.
Strawberry Frosting
- ¼ cup softened vegan butter regular butter also works
- 1 cup puréed strawberries
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
30 Minute Frosted Vegan Strawberry Donuts
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Mix the almond milk, melted vegan butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, an vanilla together. Then, mix in the flour until the batter is smooth. Option to fold in diced fresh or frozen strawberries into the batter. Spoon the batter into 14-16 greased silicon donut molds and bake for 25 minutes.
- While the donuts are baking, add about 2 cups of strawberries into a small saucepan and heat them over medium/low heat until they're completely broken down (about 5 minutes). Stir frequently. Alternatively, you can microwave them for about 45 seconds.
- Once the strawberries have broken down, use a blender to blend the berries. Measure out 1 cup of the strawberry purée and then, use a whisk or electric mixer to mix in the softened butter, lemon juice, and 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar (adding more as needed for a thicker frosting). Set aside until the donuts are ready to frost.
- Allow the donuts to cool and then spoon the frosting over top. You will have leftover frosting so feel free to freeze for 30 days. Enjoy!
summer says
I loved these donuts! But when I stored them in the fridge the donuts became very hard and the frosting soaked through the donuts and basically disappeared! Any suggestions? Should I store them just room temperature?
Jillian says
Thank you so much for trying my recipe Summer! I am so happy to hear that you all enjoyed them! I like to store mine on the counter as the fridge can dry out baked goodies!
Michele R says
These were amazing!! What a treat!
My only problem is I couldn’t get the frosting to thicken up. I added way more powder sugar than it called for and it was still not thick. Any suggestions?
Jillian says
Hi Michele! Thank you so much for trying my strawberry donuts and leaving a note about your experience! I'm so happy you enjoyed them! For the frosting, I will review the ingredients and measurements and make sure it's everything is listed properly! It could just be an issue of having a bit too much strawberry puree! Glad they were still tasty!