Peanut butter donuts on a cooling rack.

24 Donut Recipes to Rival Dunkin

ByAbigail


Time to roll up those sleeves and bring the bakery to your kitchen! From the timeless allure of classic glazed donuts to the indulgence of chocolate frosted and jelly-filled delights, the world of homemade donuts is brimming with endless possibilities. Armed with the right ingredients and a touch of practice, anyone can whip up donuts that rival the ones from your favorite coffee shop. Whether you’re gearing up for a special occasion, planning a weekend brunch, or just craving a sweet accompaniment to your morning coffee, these recipes have got you covered. Let’s dive into the joy of homemade donuts!

Krispy Kreme Copycat Donuts

A stack of donuts with frosting.
Gluten Free Donuts (Krispy Kreme Copycat). Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Gluten Free Donuts (Krispy Kreme Copycats) are amazing! They are tender, fluffy, and sweet. Mixed up quickly and baked in the oven, these glazed donuts will become a regular treat for your family.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Donuts (Krispy Kreme Copycat)

Vanilla Baked Donuts

Pink glazed donuts with sprinkles on a cooling rack.
Gluten Free Vanilla Baked Donuts. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Gluten Free Vanilla Baked Donuts are deliciously soft, light, and coated with a refreshingly sweet raspberry glaze. They are a perfect treat for that someone special or to simply surprise your kiddos with a festive after-school snack. Boasting a fluffy vanilla cake-like texture, you’ll be surprised that these treats are gluten-free and dairy-free.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Vanilla Baked Donuts

Apple Cider Doughnuts

Apple Cider donuts on a cooling rack.
Gluten Free Apple Cider Doughnuts . Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Make these Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts for the perfect sweet treat made with cinnamon, apple cider, and pure maple syrup. They are easily made with gluten free flour in about thirty minutes and baked in the oven.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Apple Cider Doughnuts

Chocolate Donuts

Chocolate donuts with sprinkles on a cooling rack.
Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These oven-baked Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts are moist, fluffy, and topped with a rich chocolate glaze and sprinkles. They are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover craving something indulgent but guilt-free.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts

Pumpkin Doughnuts

Glazed donuts on a cooling rack.
Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts are soft, flavorful and sweet. They are the perfect fall treat for after school or for taking to a class Halloween party. Once you’ve mastered this basic recipe, you’ll use it repeatedly.
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Baked Gluten Free Cinnamon Spice Glazed Donuts

A stack of cinnamon donuts on a plate.
Baked Gluten Free Cinnamon Spice Glazed Donuts. Photo credit: Xoxobella.

Whether you were looking for baked gluten free cinnamon spice glazed donuts or just browsing sweet recipes, you’ll love these. Gluten free baked goods range in flavor and texture from subpar to excellent.
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Air Fryer Lucky Charms Marshmallow Donuts

St patrick's day donuts on a white plate.
Air Fryer Lucky Charms Marshmallow Donuts. Photo credit: Xoxobella.

If you want to make special donuts for St. Patrick’s Day or Easter, these easy air fryer donuts are perfect. Air fryer Lucky Charms marshmallow donuts are soft and sweet and they’re coated with marshmallow icing and then topped with Lucky Charms.
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Cake Mix Donuts

A stack of donuts with sprinkles and milk.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Pinkwhen.

These Cake Mix Donuts are about to change your mind on everything donuts that you thought you knew. Made with only 4 simple ingredients, you can literally have fresh donuts in your house every single morning if you choose!
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Death By Chocolate Triple Chocolate Donuts

Chocolate donuts with sprinkles on a cooling rack.
Death By Chocolate Triple Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: Pinkwhen.

These Death by Chocolate Triple Chocolate Donuts are seriously to die for. You are going to LOVE these over-the-top chocolate donuts.
Get the Recipe: Death By Chocolate Triple Chocolate Donuts

Air Fryer Donut Holes

A plate of cinnamon sugar doughnuts with powdered sugar.
Air Fryer Donut Holes. Photo credit: Pinkwhen.

Just wait until you try these Air Fryer Donut Holes. Not only are they going to change you dreading waking up early in the morning but they’re literally going to be the bright start to your day. I love how simple and easy they are to grab as you’re running out the door!
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Easy Bavarian Cream Donuts

Sugared doughnuts in a white bowl.
Easy Bavarian Cream Donuts. Photo credit: Desserts And Drinks.

These Bavarian Cream Donuts are light, fluffy, and filled with the most flavorful Bavarian cream! Perfectly fried and dipped into a sugar coating, every bite of these delicious donuts is full of flavor and the best texture. They’re SO good!
Get the Recipe: Easy Bavarian Cream Donuts

S’mores Donuts

Chocolate s'mores donuts with marshmallows.
S’mores Donuts. Photo credit: Barley And Sage.

These baked s’mores donuts are dipped in a creamy chocolate ganache then topped with toasted marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs! They’re the perfect summertime dessert for when you want to pretend you’re camping!
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Nutella Donuts

A tray of donuts covered in powdered sugar.
Nutella Donuts. Photo credit: Barley And Sage.

These homemade Nutella donuts are deep fried to perfection, then rolled in sugar and filled with creamy Nutella buttercream! They’re a fun breakfast treat for any Nutella lover!
Get the Recipe: Nutella Donuts

Coffee Donuts

Donuts with chocolate icing on a bed of coffee beans.
Coffee Donuts. Photo credit: Barley And Sage.

These baked coffee donuts have a moist, cake like texture and are dunked in a rich, espresso glaze for the ultimate breakfast treat! They’re a coffee lovers dream!
Get the Recipe: Coffee Donuts

Red Velvet Baked Donuts

A stack of red velvet donuts with icing and sprinkles.
Red Velvet Baked Donuts. Photo credit: Barley And Sage.

Name a better combo than red velvet and cream cheese frosting. I’ll wait. These red velvet baked donuts are dunked in a tangy cream cheese glaze! All the classic flavors of red velvet cake, just in donut form!
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Baked Donuts

Fruity Pebbles Donuts

Donuts with sprinkles on a cooling rack.
Fruity Pebbles Donuts. Photo credit: Savor The Spoonful.

These soft and fluffy Fruity Pebbles Donuts are the ultimate cereal dessert that both kids and adults will love! They are baked, not fried, and so easy to make at home in just one bowl. With dairy-free icing on top and plenty of delicious flavors, these fruity cereal donuts are the perfect treat for any occasion!
Get the Recipe: Fruity Pebbles Donuts

Cinnamon Roll Donuts

Two cinnamon donuts with icing on a piece of paper.
Cinnamon Roll Donuts. Photo credit: Savor The Spoonful.

These cinnamon roll donuts are baked with a cinnamon sugar topping and finished with a vanilla glaze. They are absolutely delicious and so easy to make! They taste just like cinnamon rolls, and they have such a soft, moist texture. These make for the perfect holiday breakfast or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Donuts

Baked Carrot Cake Donuts

Donuts with icing and nuts on a cooling rack.
Baked Carrot Cake Donuts. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen.

Baked carrot cake donuts are ready in less than 30 minutes! The cream cheese frosting pairs perfectly with the spiced cake donuts.
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Baked Chocolate Donuts

Chocolate glazed donuts on a cooling rack.
Baked Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen.

Baked chocolate donuts have a cake-like texture and a smooth chocolate glaze. They are ready in under 30 minutes!
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Baked Jelly Filled Donuts Recipe

Strawberry doughnuts in a paper bag with strawberries.
Baked Jelly Filled Donuts Recipe. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen.

Baked jelly filled donuts are easy to make at home. This recipe makes a fluffy donut that is as good as any donut you get at a bakery!
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Baked Birthday Donuts Recipe

Donuts with sprinkles and icing on a white plate.
Baked Birthday Donuts Recipe. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen.

Birthday donuts are the perfect celebratory treat! With funfetti sprinkles inside and out, these baked donuts are simply delicious.
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Biscoff Donuts

Peanut butter donuts on a cooling rack.
Biscoff Donuts. Photo credit: My Happy Bakes.

These Biscoff Donuts are so easy to make because they’re baked, not fried! They’re covered in Biscoff cookie butter and cookie crumbs!
Get the Recipe: Biscoff Donuts

Lemon Blueberry Donuts

Blueberry lemon donuts with lemon glaze.
Lemon Blueberry Donuts. Photo credit: My Happy Bakes.

These Lemon Blueberry Donuts are soft, fluffy, packed with blueberries and topped with a refreshing lemon glaze!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Donuts

Chocolate Chip Donuts

Donuts with chocolate icing and chocolate chips.
Chocolate Chip Donuts. Photo credit: My Happy Bakes.

These Chocolate Chip Donuts are soft, fluffy and full of mini chocolate chips! They’re baked, not fried and covered in a chocolate glaze!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Donuts

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