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    11/29/2022

    Basic and Unique Donut Flavors (Including Popular Dunkin and Krispy Kreme Donut Flavors)

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    Coffee and a donut go hand-in-hand on weekday mornings. For many of us, it’s part of our daily routine! Whether you prefer your donuts chocolate glazed, fruit-filled, or tossed in cinnamon sugar, there’s a donut flavor for everyone.

    Coffee and a donut go hand-in-hand on weekday mornings. For many of us, it’s part of our daily routine! Whether you prefer your donuts chocolate glazed, fruit-filled, or tossed in cinnamon sugar, there’s a donut flavor for everyone.

    Today we’re sharing recipes for 20 classic and unique donut flavors. So, now you can go ahead and make your own sweet donuts at home!  

    If you like the donuts on the menu from Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme, you’re probably familiar with some basic donut flavors, but there are so many more unique flavors, and you can make these gourmet donuts right at home! Don’t forget to check out our Best Mini Donut Maker Recipes.

    Table of Contents Show
    Classic Donut Flavors
    Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
    Maple Glazed Donuts
    Vanilla Frosted Donuts
    Old-Fashioned Powdered Sugar Donuts
    Chocolate Frosted Donuts
    Boston Cream Donuts
    Fun and Unique Donut Flavors
    Maple Bacon Donuts
    Strawberry Frosted Donuts
    Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze
    Baked Funfetti Donuts
    Mochi Donuts
    Chocolate Cake Donuts
    Baked Jelly Donuts
    Blueberry Baked Donuts
    Baked Carrot Cake Donuts
    Red Velvet Donuts
    Key Lime Coconut Donuts
    Mint Chocolate Donuts
    Pineapple Upside-Down Donuts
    Malasadas Hawaiian Donuts
    Best Donut Flavors

    Classic Donut Flavors

    Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

    Cinnamon Sugar Mini Baked Donuts

    Moist, tender, and perfectly sweet, these cake donuts are baked! The yogurt in the batter adds a pleasant tanginess, and the cinnamon sugar gives every bite a delicate crunch. Enjoy these donuts with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

    Maple Glazed Donuts

    Maple Glazed Donuts

    If you love the flavor of sweet maple, you need to try these donuts! They’re moist, tender, and topped with a sweet glaze that uses real maple syrup. Plan on making these on a Sunday morning for a treat your whole family will love. 

    Vanilla Frosted Donuts

    Vanilla Frosted Donuts

    These light and buttery vanilla flavored donuts are baked instead of fried! They take about an hour to make from start to finish, and you don’t need any fancy ingredients. Get creative with the icing with food coloring or sprinkles for a pretty presentation!

    Old-Fashioned Powdered Sugar Donuts

    Old-Fashioned Powdered Sugar Donuts

    Oven-baked and then tossed in sweet icing sugar, you can’t go wrong with these classic donuts. Serve them with a pot of hot breakfast tea at your next weekend brunch! 

    Chocolate Frosted Donuts

    Chocolate Frosted Donuts

    We love the flavor combination of tender buttery cake donuts topped with rich chocolate glaze. They taste so much better than store-bought donuts and bake up beautifully in the oven! Top them with candy sprinkles or coconut for a hit of color, texture, and flavor. 

    Boston Cream Donuts

    Boston Cream Donuts

    Oozing with a delicious French vanilla pudding filling, these deep-fried donuts are actually quite easy to make! The recipe uses Pillsbury biscuits and Jello instant pudding, saving you a ton of time. In fact, they’re ready to eat in just 30 minutes!

    Fun and Unique Donut Flavors

    Maple Bacon Donuts

    Maple Bacon Donuts

    They say bacon makes everything better, and these donuts are proof! The contrast of sweet maple and savory, salty bacon is delicious. To add even more flavor and crunch, these oven-baked donuts are also topped with crumbled oreo cookies!

    Strawberry Frosted Donuts

    Strawberry Frosted Donuts

    Topped with a sweet glaze made with real strawberries, these baked cake-like donuts are ready to enjoy in about 30 minutes. They’d be a gorgeous addition to an Easter celebration meal!

    Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze

    Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze

    This recipe is for lemon lovers. Both the batter and the glaze feature a real lemon flavor that’s perfectly balanced with creamy Greek yogurt and sugar. To make it even easier, these donuts bake up beautifully in less than 30 minutes.

    Baked Funfetti Donuts

    Baked Funfetti Donuts

    These classic colorful donuts are a favorite with kids. Top the delicious vanilla frosting with rainbow sprinkles and serve them at your next birthday celebration!

    Mochi Donuts

    Mochi Donuts
    Mochi Donuts

    If you love the texture of sweet chewy treats, you’ve got to try these donuts. Originally from Japan, mochi is a delicious treat made from sticky rice. This donut version is soft, chewy, sticky, and delicious! Give it a try if you’re in the mood for something different. 

    Chocolate Cake Donuts

    Chocolate Cake Donuts

    These donuts are a chocolate-lovers delight! They’re rich and moist, just like chocolate cake, and are topped with a real chocolate glaze. Top them with colorful sprinkles for a pretty presentation.   

    Baked Jelly Donuts

    Baked Jelly Donuts

    Grab your favorite flavor of jelly or jam and give these baked donuts a try! This recipe uses yeast, so the donuts turn out light and airy. 

    Blueberry Baked Donuts

    Blueberry Baked Donuts

    Perfect to make during blueberry season, these baked donuts are full of plump and juicy berries. They’re deliciously served with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

    Baked Carrot Cake Donuts

    If you love carrot cake, you’ll definitely enjoy these donuts! They have all of the classic carrot cake flavors, including a cream cheese frosting! They’d be a hit the next time you’re hosting Sunday brunch.

    Red Velvet Donuts

    Red Velvet Donuts

    Perfect for Valentine’s Day party, these gorgeous baked donuts are topped with a divine cream cheese icing.

    Key Lime Coconut Donuts

    Celebrate spring with these pretty baked donuts. The batter is filled with lime and coconut flavors, and the glaze is deliciously sweet and tart. For a truly impressive presentation, top them with a sprinkling of toasted shredded coconut and grated lime zest.

    Mint Chocolate Donuts

    If you love the flavor combination of chocolate and mint, this recipe is for you. These baked chocolate cake donuts are topped with a rich chocolate glaze and tiny pieces of chopped chocolate mints! They’re special enough to serve to guests at your next dinner party.

    Pineapple Upside-Down Donuts

    Pineapple Upside-Down Donuts

    Get ready for rave reviews with these baked donuts! Each one features a sliced pineapple ring, guaranteeing juicy pineapple flavor in every bite. This would be an amazing dessert served with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream!

    Malasadas Hawaiian Donuts

    Treat your family to these sweet Malasadas Hawaiian Donuts. They’re deep-fried, rolled in sugar, and totally addictive!

    Treat your family to these sweet Malasadas Hawaiian donuts. They’re deep-fried, rolled in sugar, and mouthwatering delicious!

    Coffee and a donut go hand-in-hand on weekday mornings. For many of us, it’s part of our daily routine! Whether you prefer your donuts chocolate glazed, fruit-filled, or tossed in cinnamon sugar, there’s a donut flavor for everyone.

    Best Donut Flavors

    If you love the flavor of sweet maple, you need to try these donuts! They’re moist, tender, and topped with a sweet glaze that uses real maple syrup. Plan on making these on a Sunday morning for a treat your whole family will love. 
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    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Author: Izzy

    Ingredients 

    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 pinch grated nutmeg optional
    • 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 large egg
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 1/4 cup milk whole milk recommended
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Glaze

    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons water

    Toppings

    • crumbled bacon
    • crumbled Oreo cookies

    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 6-cup donut pan with oil or non-stick spray and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and grated nutmeg.
    • In another bowl, beat the egg, yogurt, melted butter, milk and vanilla extract together. Then pour the mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until combined.
    • Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan until each cup is 1/3 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes until puffy and golden.
    • Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by adding the powdered sugar, maple syrup and water to a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.
    • Remove donuts from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Then dip the tops into the glaze and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and Oreo.
    Author: Izzy
    Keyword: Donut Flavors
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    About Izzy

    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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