Lemon Raspberry Baked Donuts

These lemon raspberry baked donuts are ultra-refreshing, light, delicious, and packed with a mouthwatering citrus flavor! They are a mess-free alternative to your traditional fried donuts, but taste even better! The doughnuts themselves are packed with tasty raspberries and then they are dunked in a sweet and tart lemon glaze!

Easy Lemon Raspberry Baked Donuts Recipe

I love making baked doughnuts because they are so much simpler and less messy than the standard fried variety! Plus, they are extra delicious and can be customized in so many ways!

Baked doughnuts are a perfect breakfast treat or even a dessert. Additionally, they store great and can be frozen for later! What's not to like?

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• Easy Lemon Raspberry Baked Donuts Recipe
• 🥘 Lemon Raspberry Baked Donuts Ingredients
• 🔪 How To Make Lemon Raspberry Baked Donuts
• 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Notes
• ❓ Recipe FAQs
• 🍩 Easy Baked Donuts
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Reviews

🥘 Lemon Raspberry Baked Donuts Ingredients

Most of these ingredients are common baking staples you already have at home! I like to use fresh raspberries, but frozen raspberries (that have thawed) will work too!

Lemon Raspberry Doughnuts

• Sugar - ½ cup of white granulated sugar.
• Brown Sugar - ⅓ cup of packed light brown sugar.
• Butter - ¼ cup of salted butter. Make sure it is at room temperature!
• Oil - ¼ cup of cooking oil.
• Eggs - 2 large eggs that have been lightly beaten, also at room temperature.
• Baking Powder - 2 teaspoons of baking powder to make the donuts rise.
• Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
• Salt - ¾ teaspoon of salt.
• Flour - 2⅔ cups of all-purpose flour for the base of the dough.
• Milk - 1 cup of milk or buttermilk at room temperature.
• Raspberries - ½ cup of raspberries.

Lemon Glaze

• Confectioner's Sugar - 1 cup of powdered sugar.
• Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
• Lemon Zest (optional) - The zest from one lemon.

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make Lemon Raspberry Baked Donuts

This recipe is so much easier than making fried donuts! Simply grab your donut pans and a mixing bowl to get started!

You'll have 18 regular-sized donuts, so they are perfect for taking to work or school!

Lemon Raspberry Doughnuts

1. Preheat and prep. To begin making your donuts, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly spray your donut pans or mini-donut pans with some non-stick cooking spray.
2. Cream together butter and sugar. Next, in a large mixing bowl, add your ¼ cup of butter, .¼ cup of oil, ½ cup of sugar, and ⅓ cup of brown sugar. Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream the ingredients together.
3. Add ingredients. Add in the 2 beaten eggs, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and ¾ teaspoon of salt. Mix until everything is well-combined and evenly distributed.
4. Mix dough. Next, alternate between adding gradual amounts of your 2⅔ cups of flour and 1 cup of milk, mixing slightly in between each addition. Stop mixing as soon as all of the ingredients are combined, you don't want to overmix (*see note).
5. Distribute raspberries. Finally, gently fold in your ½ cup of raspberries.
6. Fill the pans. Transfer the completed donut batter into the donut pans. Make sure to not overfill the sections (you'll only want to fill them about ⅔ of the way full).
7. Bake. Move your donut pants to the center rack of your preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes at 425°F (220°C). Your donuts will be done baking when the edges are slightly browned and you can insert a toothpick that comes out with a few moist crumbs sticking to it.
8. Cool. When your donuts are done baking, remove the pans from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes before removing the donuts from the pan to finish cooling.

Lemon Glaze

1. Mix. To make your lemon glaze, mix together your 1 cup of confectioners sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and optional 1 tablespoon of lemon zest in a mixing bowl.
2. Adjust the thickness. Adjust the consistency by adding small amounts of confectioners sugar (to thicken the glaze) or lemon juice (to thin it out). The glaze should be thick enough to coat the back of your spoon.
3. Dunk the donuts. Dip your baked donuts top-down into the glaze. Lift them away and then place them onto a wire cooling rack to finish setting.

These donuts don't need anything else! However, for an extra fresh breakfast, pair them with some homemade fruit salad! Enjoy!

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Notes

• Add lemon zest to your glaze for some texture and an extra punch of flavor!
• You don't want to overmix your donut batter because it can cause them to become dense and tough.
• Make sure to check your donuts with a toothpick! They can easily become dried out if you bake them too long.
• To store: Place your baked doughnuts into a sealed storage container or storage bag and keep them at room temperature for a maximum of 2 days.
• To freeze: Freeze your donuts before dipping them into the glaze. Use an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 6 months. When ready, simply thaw them in the microwave at half-power and then dip them into the lemon glaze.

❓ Recipe FAQs

🍩 Easy Baked Donuts

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