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Baked Funfetti Donuts {From Scratch}

Baked Funfetti donuts made from scratch without cake mix!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Donuts
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons warm water about 100F
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup Sprinkles
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-3 tablespoon(s) milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract I used clear vanilla to keep the glaze white.
  • 3 tablespoons Sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. To make the donuts, preheat oven to 350 F. Spray two (6-count) doughnut pans with a flour-based baking spray, like Baker's Joy.
  2. In a small bowl, stir water and yeast together. Let the yeast sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  5. Add the eggs, buttermilk, butter, vanilla, and yeast mixture; stir until combined.
  6. Gently stir in sprinkles until just incorporated. Do not over-stir as sprinkles can bleed. 
  7. Spoon batter (about 1/4-cup per donut) into prepared pans, smoothing as needed.
  8. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until set and light golden brown.
  9. Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to form a thick but viscous glaze.
  12. Remove donuts to wire rack, and drizzle warm donuts with glaze.
  13. Add sprinkles while glaze is still warm. Once the glaze sets up, the sprinkles won't stick.
  14. Donuts are best enjoyed warm.

Notes

  • Yeast: You can use an equal amount of instant yeast. If you're using instant yeast, there's no need to proof it. 
  • Salt: Or a pinch of table salt. 
  • Butter: I use salted butter. 
  • Vanilla extract: If you'd like the icing to be whiter, use clear vanilla extract. You could also use cake batter flavoring for part of the vanilla. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1donut Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 136mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 167IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Serving 1donut
Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Potassium 136mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 167IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.