Do you guys remember the show Happy Days?
Ya know – Fonzie, Richie, Joanie, Chachi, Potsy, Ralph Malph, Mr. & Mrs. “C”, and Pinky Tuscadero…
Tuesday night TV.
I’m pretty sure Laverne & Shirley was on that night, too – maybe Solid Gold – no, that was Thursday night…Little House on the Prairie… Okay – you see what’s happening here – going off the rails a bit…this post is not about my favorite shows of the 70’s, but this pink donut…a donut, which in my mind, is the Pinky Tuscadero of donuts.
Pink and a little sassy; this donut makes all the other donuts turn and look…much like Pinky did whenever she made her entrance at Big Al’s…
We’ve got layer upon layer of strawberry here and that my friends makes this donut stand out in a crowd.
And better still? It’s baked, making it healthy and more cake-like. Covered in glaze made with fresh strawberries, a little jam, and a light snowfall of confectioners’ sugar, this donut takes the cake for cute and romantic. Do you see it?
So if you’re wondering what to make this weekend, here you go.
My recommendation – as they’re best eaten the day they’re made – get up Sunday morning, make yourself a cup of tea, or like in my case – a very strong cup of coffee, bake and glaze, and present as breakfast in bed to all your sweet little Valentines.
This recipe makes 18 donuts and the glaze makes enough to dip these babies three times each, if you’re so inclined.
There’s no doubt the recipients will have only one thing to say….
“Ayyyyyyyyyyyy”! (~Fonzie)
Buon Appetito!
PrintBaked Strawberry Doughnuts with Fresh Strawberry Glaze
Ingredients
- Doughnut
- Baking spray
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 1 extra large egg, lightly beaten
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- Glaze
- 7 – 8 large strawberries, cleaned and sliced
- 2 Tbsp. strawberry jam
- 1 – 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 doughnut pans well.
- Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in ½ cup strawberry jam.
- Spoon the batter into the baking pans, filling each one to just full.
- Bake for 18 – 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then tap doughnuts out onto a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, puree the sliced berries with the jam.
- Slowly stir in 1 cup of the sugar, adding more until you reach the desired consistency and color.
- Dip donuts into the glaze 1 – 3 times, depending on how thick you’d like the frosting.
- Serve immediately.
{Recipe for glaze adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction}
Just in case strawberry’s not cutting it and you’re in the mood for Nutella, or say…cinnamon…here you go!
Nutella Doughnuts with Toasted Coconut
Happy Valentine’s Day, Sweeties!
~Annie
XO
Rachel @ Bakerita says
OMG that GLAZE!!! It’s so gorgeous, I could eat that just on it’s own. I’ve so got to try this recipe – it looks too good to resist!
Annie says
Thank you, Rachel! That glaze is the bomb! 🙂
Kari Peters says
All three doughnuts looks amazing, who could choose between strawberry, nutella, or cinnamon? I guess I’ll have to spread the Valentine’s love onto future weekends as well!
Annie says
There you go! Make every day…or at least the next three weekends Valentine’s! 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
haha, I used to love Happy Days. . wow, that was a longggg time ago!!!! LOVE these doughnuts!!! that fresh strawberry glaze is so pretty!!!!!
Annie says
Hahah! A very longgggg time ago! But for some reason, the older I get, the quicker time passes, making that feel like yesterday…it can slow down now! Thanks, my friend! 🙂
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I’m a huge fan of Happy Days and I’m with Mir on the Laverne and Shirley theme song! Welcome Back, Kotter is up there on my list of 70’s faves and I loved that song too! I think Pinky Tuscadero would be proud to have these doughnuts named for her! P.S. I’m going to be singing these songs all day. 🙂
Annie says
Yay! I’ll be singing ’em with you! I love how everyone has brought back other shows that I hadn’t thought of – like Welcome Back, Kotter – for example! Epstein was my fave! Thank you for that!
Mir says
I LOVED the theme song from Laverne and Shirley. Just for the record, I occasionally YouTube it so I can hear it again. 🙂
And these are some sassy, girly donuts. I am crazy about these!
Annie says
I loved it, too! Hahah! Sometimes I’ll YouTube the Partridge Family theme song (major crush on David Cassidy when I was 6!). Can never have enough sassy donuts! Thanks, friend! 🙂
Cailee says
Happy Days!! So fun! I used to love TV Land!! Also, these donuts are so cute! They look delicious! Thanks for sharing!!
Annie says
Thanks so much, Cailee! Happy Valentine’s Day! 🙂
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
I remember Happy Days! The Fonze was my favorite. And I loved Laverne and Shirley (Squiggy). These donuts are really great, I have never had a strawberry donut but I have no doubt they’re amazing! I wish I had one right now! And the pictures are really beautiful. Take care.
Annie says
Hahha! Yes, Squiggy! Love it! Thank you, my dear! Have a lovely weekend! 🙂
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
Yep….watched all those shows. I love it when you catch them on t.v. now! So fun to watch. My favorite was definitely LHOP…Loved the books, loved the t.v. show! Ahhh…..now these donuts….I really love that strawberry glaze. Perfect for Valentine’s day!
Annie says
When you catch the shows these days it takes you right back! Thanks for your kind words, my friend! 🙂
Kelly says
These donuts are so so pretty, Annie! Strawberry donuts are a favorite and I could just drink up that sweet strawberry glaze! They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day! Hope you and Dom have a great weekend!
Annie says
Thank you, my dear! They’re sweet and light and perfect for Valentine’s! Have a happy day! 🙂
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
These pink Valentine jewels look so beautiful and so delicious, Annie. Perfect for the loved one. And love the fact they are baked! 🙂
Annie says
Awh! I love that – pink Valentine jewels! Thank you, Sweetie! 🙂
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
Oh my goodness, Annie – You’re bringing back all kinds of TV memories – The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Three’s Company, Carol Burnett Show, One Day at a Time, Good Times, Charlie’s Angels!! And I love that these donuts made you think of Pinky Tuscadero!! They are soo cute and perfect for V day – hope you and Dom have a wonderful day on Sunday!
Annie says
Oh my! Thank you for keeping that floodgate open! You’ve named some of my all-time favorite shows! We especially loved Carol Burnett! Thanks for stopping by with a kind word, my friend! You also have a lovely weekend! <3
My Dish is Bomb says
I used to watch Happy Days re-runs when I was a kid. Now I have the song stuck in my head! Mmmm, I love the fresh strawberry glaze on these doughnuts and I’m just mesmerized by the colour!!
Annie says
hahaha! You know what – it wasn’t stuck in my head until I read that! Oh yeah – these are a treat! Thanks, friend!
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says
I was always a Laverne and Shirley fan 😉 These strawberry on strawberry donuts looks and sound amazing, Annie! I’m always a huge fan of anything strawberry, so these little beauties are calling my name!
Annie says
Hahaha! Yes – let’s hear it for the ladies! 🙂 Nothin’ like so much strawberry! Love it! Thanks, dear! 🙂
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says
I didn’t even know that donut pan existed 🙂 This is a great find, I’m going to buy myself one! Your donuts look picture perfect – better than in a donut shop!
Annie says
Wow – thank you for your kind words, my dear! I know – I was excited the first time I learned of the donut pan! Good stuff!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Yum yum! so perfect for Valentine’s Day! I will take the whole tray please! 😀
Annie says
Yes, of course! I’ll make more! Thanks, dear! 🙂
Amanda says
What a great way to wake up on Valentine’s Day. The glaze on these doughnuts really does stand out. What a pretty color. And I love that they’re baked. Me and the Fry Daddy had words last time I used it. ?
Annie says
Hahaha! Who won? 😉 Thankfully you won’t need Mr. Fry Daddy for these little beauts! Thanks, friend!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These look incredible! I totally love all the strawberry flavor in these donuts and how fresh it is 🙂
Annie says
They’re pretty and whimsical…I thought that’d be fun! Thanks, dear! 🙂
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
OMGeee I remember all those shows! L&S were on the regular and I had a crush on the Fonz. Geeze!! LOL!! Delicious baked doughnuts, Annie, with pink all around! Have a beautiful weekend my dear!
Annie says
I love baked doughnuts…especially when dressed in pink! Have a great weekend, my sweet!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I remember my father watching the show “happy days”, but I don’t remember the show itself… if that makes any sense. 😉 LOVE these donuts, Annie!! The color alone has me all sorts of giddy, but the sound and pictures of them has me drooling!! LOVE the fresh strawberries in here and that glaze — OMG! Yes to triple dipping!! These are perfection, my dear and I totally want to reach through my screen and gobble up a few of these beauties! Pinned! Cheers, and happy early Valentine’s Day, my dear! xoxo
Annie says
Hahaha! It does make sense! It’s an oldie but a goody – that’s for sure! This doughnut is designed for giddy! So I’m very happy to know I achieved my goal! Have a lovely weekend, my dear! Happy Valentine’s Day! xoxo
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These donuts look SO good! You can never have too much pink! I love the strawberries in the batter and glaze. What a perfect breakfast, dessert, or anything in between!
Annie says
Never too much pink! These are a sweet treat anytime! Enjoy your pizza this weekend! <3