Strawberry Buttermilk Sprinkle Donuts Recipe

If there was ever a bandwagon worth joining, this is it.

How many donuts are in your Instagram feed right now? Count them — I’ll wait.

Apparently it’s National Do(ugh)nut Day, and yes, that’s an actual thing. I spent a big chunk of my day happily trapped in the Instagram vortex instead of doing the work I was supposed to. The internet wins at telling me things.

I don’t usually celebrate every food holiday because honestly I’d be doing it daily. There are so many ridiculous holidays. That said, it’s donuts. How could I resist?

Funny enough, there was a time I didn’t like donuts. I remember that clearly, and now it’s almost impossible to imagine. A couple of years ago something shifted — suddenly I was infatuated. No idea when it started, but here we are.

That doesn’t stop me from being tempted by the Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru more often than I should. Seriously, drive-thrus are dangerous.

Here’s the thing: these aren’t strictly funfetti donuts, but they do have sprinkles. They’re very vanilla, cake-like, and light — not an intentional funfetti concept, just joyful little confetti moments because I’m forever 13 at heart.

They look a tiny bit Lisa Frank, don’t they? I’d happily slap that design on a notebook or a pencil — I’d buy the whole set.

I’ve always been a bit of a fried-donut snob, preferring the real deal. But lately, the baked versions have been winning me over. With a little one around the kitchen, a big pot of hot oil isn’t always ideal. I still fry occasionally, but these baked cake donuts are a delightful and easier option.

While making these, I had a strong sense of déjà vu — I thought I’d made them before. Then I remembered the sprinkled strawberry coconut milk scones I once made, which are essentially donut cousins. The donuts, though, are the clear winners here.

The glaze is dreamy: bright, fresh strawberry flavor that really shines. One night while the donuts rested, Eddie fell asleep on the family room floor. He woke a bit later, quietly came upstairs, and confessed, “I just ate all the donuts.” He was surprised by how fresh the glaze tasted. Trust me — it’s worth the fuss.

If you’re celebrating this delightfully silly holiday at home, consider trying other favorites too — but if you’re making these, the strawberry glaze and sprinkles make them special. The sprinkles at the bottom of the donut? Honestly, I can’t even.

faceplant.