Introduction Baked donuts are the perfect balance between indulgent and approachable, offering all the joy of a fried donut without the excess oil. The addition of freeze-dried strawberry powder infuses the batter and glaze with vibrant color and natural fruit flavor. Meanwhile, the cheesecake swirl adds that irresistible creamy tang that melts beautifully into each bite. When topped with a glossy strawberry glaze, the result is a treat that looks as stunning as it tastes. Whether you serve them for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s brunch, or an afternoon snack, these donuts promise to impress anyone who takes a bite.

Preparation Time
Preparation 20 minutes
Baking 10–12 minutes
Cooling & Glazing 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
Strawberry Donut Batter
1¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar

¼ cup (60 g) sour cream

¼ cup (60 ml) buttermilk

1 large egg

2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

¼ cup (20 g) freeze-dried strawberry powder*

To make strawberry powder: blend freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until finely ground

Cheesecake Swirl
4 oz (113 g, ½ block) full-fat cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon sour cream

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Glaze
1¼ cups (150 g) powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder

Pinch of salt

Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Preheat
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 10-cavity donut pan (or mini muffin tin for donut holes) generously with nonstick spray or butter.
Set aside while preparing your batter.

Step 2: Make the Strawberry Donut Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and strawberry powder.
In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined — avoid overmixing to keep the donuts light and fluffy.