Donut Frostings (Strawberry, Vanilla, & Chocolate)

Here’s how to make homemade frosted donuts 3 different ways. Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry frosting recipes included! 1 flavor is enough to frost 12 donuts (and donut holes).

Ingredients

• 1 batch homemade donuts without the glaze*

Strawberry Frosting

• 5 large fresh strawberries (about 100g)
• 1 and 3/4 cups (210g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon strawberry jam or preserves

Vanilla Frosting

• 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons (45ml) milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Frosting

• 3/4 cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter
• 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 Tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Prepare the donuts according to the recipe and directions. Set warm fried donuts aside as you prepare the frosting.
2. Strawberry frosting: Puree the strawberries in a food processor. Whisk the puree, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry jam together in a medium bowl. Dip the donuts into the strawberry frosting 2 or 3 times (it’s thinner than the others), then cover with sprinkles, if desired.
3. Vanilla frosting: Whisk the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, 2 Tablespoons (30ml) of milk, and salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the remaining 1 Tablespoon (15ml) of milk to thin, if desired. It’s easier to dip the donuts if the glaze is thinner. Dip the donuts into the vanilla frosting, then cover with sprinkles, if desired.
4. Chocolate frosting: Place the chocolate chips, butter, corn syrup, and water in a medium bowl. Melt in 20 second increments in the microwave, stirring after each time, until completely melted and smooth. Dip the donuts into the chocolate frosting, then cover with sprinkles, if desired.