10 EASY Donut Recipes That Anyone Can Make At Home

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10 Donut Recipes To Make At HomeDelish

Cakes and cookies are delicious, but there's something about donuts that always seem to hit the spot. Light and fluffy, these tasty handheld treats come in so many different flavors and make for a great dessert, or even breakfast if you like it sweet.

If you love donuts and want to try whipping up some of your own, we've got you covered. From classic donut recipes that use ingredients like cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and allspice to more unexpected variations boasting surprising details like a candied grapefruit topping or a sweet potato base, we've rounded up ten easy donut recipes you can make at home. There's even one you can prepare using your air fryer.

Fruity Pebbles Donuts

This donut recipe, which makes one dozen, calls for a favorite childhood cereal—Fruity Pebbles. Be sure to serve these with a glass of cold milk for a delicious dessert.

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Brian Woodcock

Baked Donuts

Glazed with chocolate and topped with sprinkles, this baked donut recipe can be whipped up in just 45 minutes. Each recipe yields ten servings, so there will be plenty to go around.

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Parker feierbach

Air Fryer Donuts

Air fryers for the win. This air fryer donut recipe yields several flavors like vanilla-glazed, cinnamon sugar-dusted, and chocolate-glazed donuts. It's always more fun to choose from a few options!

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Cinnamon Sugar Vegan Donuts

These cinnamon sugar vegan donuts get a satisfying texture from unsweetened almond milk, melted vegan butter, and a basic substitute egg by mixing baking soda with apple cider vinegar. The best part? They take just 30 minutes to make.

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Parker feierbach

Baked Brown-Butter Banana Bread Doughnuts

You'll adore these banana bread donuts if you love banana bread, the delicious treat that brings redemption to your overripe bananas. Make sure you don't skip the glazed crumb topping; it's divine.

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Sweet-Potato Doughnuts

Who knew sweet potato donuts could be so tasty? These donuts are prepared with mashed sweet potato, chopped walnuts, vanilla extract, and allspice. It's the perfect dessert to make during chilly fall weather.

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A great-tasting variation of our Cappuccino Doughnuts -- whip up a batch no matter the season.Ann Stratton

Mocha Donut Cake

Wow friends with this unexpected mocha donut cake recipe that calls for heavy cream, cocoa powder, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It's the perfect treat to serve during birthdays, barbecues, holidays, and more.

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Chelsea Lupkin

Grapefruit Buttermilk Doughnuts with Candied Zest

These tasty, eye-catching donuts incorporate a surprising ingredient—grapefruit. This will bring your donuts a unique tang that's way more zesty and nuanced than a typical glazed.

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Grapefruit Buttermilk Doughnuts with Candied ZestAndrew Purcell

Lightest, Fluffiest Pink Doughnuts

These incredible donuts are light, fluffy, and pink—what's not to love? Be sure to top these with pastel sprinkles for a nice touch. This recipe also includes recommendations for some spiked dipping sauces to add a twist to your night.

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Double Chocolate Doughnuts

Chocolate lovers will appreciate this double chocolate donut recipe that's made with cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate, and white nonpareils. Some of these recipes are very quick, but be advised this one recommends you chill your dough at least an hour before frying them.

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