Baked Funfetti Donuts are made from scratch (no cake mix necessary) and are baked, not fried. These baked donuts are so easy and so tasty!
My son has been doing little jobs around the house lately. When I told him that he was a great helper, he said that he was doing jobs so that he could earn donuts.
I was unaware that donuts were our household currency, but, hey, whatever works!
Since my kids (and my husband) love sprinkles and Funfetti, I wanted to make them a baked Funfetti donut from scratch.
Since these donuts are baked, not fried, they’re perfect for those times when you want to celebrate or indulge without going too crazy.
How to make baked Funfetti donuts
Step 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.
Step 2: In a small bowl, stir water and yeast together. Let the yeast sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
Step 4: Add the eggs, buttermilk, butter, vanilla, and yeast mixture; stir until combined.
Step 5: Gently stir in sprinkles until just incorporated. Do not over-stir as sprinkles can bleed.
Step 6: Spoon batter (about 1/4-cup per donut) into prepared pans, smoothing as needed.
Step 7: Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until set and light golden brown.
Step 8: Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze.
Step 9: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to form a thick but viscous glaze.
Step 10: Remove donuts to wire rack, and drizzle warm donuts with glaze.
Step 11: Add sprinkles while glaze is still warm. Once the glaze sets up, the sprinkles won’t stick.
Recipe Tips!
- Buttermilk: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a homemade buttermilk substitute.
- Sprinkles: Many brands of sprinkles bleed the color when used in batter. If you’re looking for a brand that doesn’t bleed the color, I’ve had the best luck with Betty Crocker rainbow sprinkles.
- Donut pan: If you don’t have a donut pan, try making mini muffins instead!
Storage
The donuts are best eaten when freshly made. Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
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Baked Funfetti Donuts {From Scratch}
Equipment
- Donut pan
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
- 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.
- In a small bowl, stir water and yeast together. Let the yeast sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, butter, vanilla, and yeast mixture; stir until combined.
- Gently stir in sprinkles until just incorporated. Do not over-stir as sprinkles can bleed.
- Spoon batter (about 1/4-cup per donut) into prepared pans, smoothing as needed.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until set and light golden brown.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to form a thick but viscous glaze.
- Remove donuts to wire rack, and drizzle warm donuts with glaze.
- Add sprinkles while glaze is still warm. Once the glaze sets up, the sprinkles won’t stick.
- 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.Â
- Salt: Or a pinch of table salt.Â
- Butter: I use salted butter.Â
- 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.Â
- Nutrition values are estimates.
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Comments & Reviews
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
Why didn’t I ever think of that? Work for donuts?! Smart boy!! These look yummy!
Kate says
Even though I came up with this recipe a while ago, he’s still asking if he can trade chores for these donuts. It’s a great system. =) Thanks!!
Laura Dembowski says
Donuts as currency? I’m down with that ;) These are adorable!
Kate says
Wouldn’t that be an awesome system! I’m pretty sure I’d be broke, though, because I’d totally eat all my money. =)
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
I need these, immediately.
Kate says
I love these guys, too! Luckily, they’re super quick to make! =)
Tracy | Pale Yellow says
Too bad doughnuts can’t be currency everywhere in the world! These look fantastic, love the sprinkles!
Kate says
Thanks!! Seriously! The world would be a much happier place. =)
Joan@Chocolate and More says
I need a donut pan!!!!!! I will be getting one, so many wonderful baked donut recipes and of course sprinkles just make me happy! Thanks for sharing at Thursday’s Treasures, I’m featuring you this week, on the blog and my FB Page!
Kate says
Thank so much for the features and the shares! I bought the inexpensive Wilton pans, and they’ve been great so far.
Erin @ Making Memories says
They look wonderful! I wish my kids would do chores for donuts =o) What a great exchange!
kateheartseating says
I’m enjoying it while it lasts! I’m sure it won’t be too long before they outgrow this! =)
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
You are on a roll this week, girl! :) I am super excited about this recipe because I just bought my first donut pan this week!
Thank you for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week!
kateheartseating says
Thanks, Carrie!! They’re really fun! I use my donut pan a lot more than I thought I would. =)
Janine | sugarkissed.net says
Sprinkles make everything better! I love how pretty these donuts are!
kateheartseating says
That is so true!! Sprinkles really are fun! Thanks so much!! =)
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
These look so good and so fun, Kate! Love the colored sprinkles. Pinning and sharing on FB and Twitter. Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays!
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much, Julie!! And thanks for sharing them and for hosting! =)
Courtney says
I love to save calories anyway I can and I love this combination! Can’t wait to try it! What type of donut pan do you use and like? Let me know! Thanks for sharing!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! Me too! Saving a few calories here and there can really add up. I use Wilton donut pans. They bake evenly, are nonstick, can go in the dishwasher, and are cheap (like $9 a pan).
Heather @ French Press says
I bet my kids would do chores for these…YUM
kateheartseating says
That’s awesome! Thanks!! =)
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says
How fun {no pun intended… ok.. maybe a little bit}. But these look delicious and I love how you used greek yogurt, bet it made them moist. Great recipe Kate! Thanks for sharing at Show Stopper Saturdays!
Mira Park says
Love this recipe! I will try it so that I can pack it in their lunchboxes :)
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! I hope they enjoy them!! =)
Laura @ The Rookie Cook says
Haha, that’s super cute! I can imagine my little girl saying that someday; we looove donuts over here!
I found your blog over at the link party on Joyful Healthy Eats – thanks for sharing!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! We do, too (obviously)! Thanks so much for stopping by!! =)
Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says
Okay, this funfetti recipe is something I could make :) I love that they are from scratch! They look delicious!!!
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much, Lisa!! They’re really easy and pretty fast. =)
Chobani says
Dessert for breakfast? I’m so there. These look incredible, Kate!
Amy @ Chobani
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much, Amy!! Every once in a while, it’s kinda nice to have a little dessert to start the day. =)
Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper says
These sound delicious! They are so cute with the sprinkles. I have a donut pan that I’ve never used. I think I have to star!
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much!! Absolutely! I use mine a lot more than I thought I would. =)
Laura@bakinginpyjamas says
I love sprinkles and funfetti they make things look so pretty. Your doughnuts look delicious, saving recipe for future.
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! I agree! Sprinkles really are pretty and fun! =)
Kelley says
Pretty sure I need a donut pan now…
kateheartseating says
I never thought that I would use mine as much as I do! =)
Happy Valley Chow says
I would definitely <3 eating those donuts! So delicious :)
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! =)