Some homemade treats never get old, and donuts are at the top of that list. These recipes are easy to follow, come out soft and sweet, and taste just like the kind you’d grab from your favorite donut shop. Whether you glaze them, frost them, or keep them plain, they’re the kind of treats you’ll want to make again and again.
Glazed Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.
Strawberry Donuts
These donuts are packed with real strawberry flavor and come out soft, sweet, and full of color. They taste like something you’d buy from a bakery, but you can make them in your own kitchen with no fuss. Once you try one, you’ll want to make another batch right away.
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Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
A mix of crispy sugar and warm cinnamon coats the outside of these soft, fluffy donuts in the best way. They’re simple to bake but feel like the kind of treat someone picked up fresh from the donut shop. Go ahead and bake a dozen—you’ll need them.
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Strawberry Cereal Donuts
These donuts come topped with fruity cereal and a soft strawberry base that gives every bite something to smile about. The fun crunch on top makes them feel special, but they’re still easy enough to bake anytime. Make a batch that tastes like it came from your favorite weekend spot.
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Cereal Topped Donuts
Each donut has a soft middle and a crunchy top, thanks to the layer of cereal that brings extra fun to every bite. They’re a great pick for anyone who likes their sweets with a little texture and color. These are the kind of donuts that kids and grown-ups will both want to grab first.
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Chocolate Frosted Donuts
Rich chocolate frosting and soft baked dough come together to make a donut that feels like a treat from a café. The sprinkles on top add just the right amount of crunch and fun. Whip these up when you want something that looks good and tastes even better.
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Baked Apple Cider Donuts
These donuts are full of cozy apple flavor with a hint of spice that makes them feel extra comforting. Their soft texture and deep taste make them feel like something you’d get from a donut stand. Bake a batch and share them while they’re still warm.
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Mocha Donuts
Chocolate and coffee mix perfectly in these donuts to make something bold, rich, and surprisingly simple to bake. Each bite feels like your favorite drink turned into a soft, sweet treat. Skip the coffee shop line and make these instead.
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Lemon Glazed Donuts
These donuts are soft with a sweet lemon glaze that adds a pop of fresh flavor you don’t expect from something this easy. They balance tart and sweet just right without being too much of either. Keep this recipe on hand for when you want a donut that feels extra bright.
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Glazed Chocolate Donuts
These soft chocolate donuts are baked, not fried, and topped with a smooth glaze that sets with a light shine. The flavor is deep but not heavy, making them great for anytime you need something sweet. One bite will have everyone asking where you bought them.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Donuts
These gluten-free donuts are soft, rich, and full of real chocolate flavor with none of the usual trade-offs. The texture is just right—cake-like and not dry—and they bake up without much work. Make these when you want a treat that works for everyone at the table.
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Vegan Chocolate Donuts
These donuts skip the eggs and dairy but still bake up rich, moist, and full of deep chocolate flavor. They’re so good no one will even think to ask if they’re vegan. Share them with friends and let the donuts speak for themselves.
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