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!
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Baked 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
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!
Thank you, Rachel! That glaze is the bomb! 🙂
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!
There you go! Make every day…or at least the next three weekends Valentine’s! 🙂
haha, I used to love Happy Days. . wow, that was a longggg time ago!!!! LOVE these doughnuts!!! that fresh strawberry glaze is so pretty!!!!!
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! 🙂
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. 🙂
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!
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!
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! 🙂
Happy Days!! So fun! I used to love TV Land!! Also, these donuts are so cute! They look delicious! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks so much, Cailee! Happy Valentine’s Day! 🙂
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.
Hahha! Yes, Squiggy! Love it! Thank you, my dear! Have a lovely weekend! 🙂
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!
When you catch the shows these days it takes you right back! Thanks for your kind words, my friend! 🙂
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!
Thank you, my dear! They’re sweet and light and perfect for Valentine’s! Have a happy day! 🙂
These pink Valentine jewels look so beautiful and so delicious, Annie. Perfect for the loved one. And love the fact they are baked! 🙂
Awh! I love that – pink Valentine jewels! Thank you, Sweetie! 🙂
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!
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
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!!
hahaha! You know what – it wasn’t stuck in my head until I read that! Oh yeah – these are a treat! Thanks, friend!
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!
Hahaha! Yes – let’s hear it for the ladies! 🙂 Nothin’ like so much strawberry! Love it! Thanks, dear! 🙂
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!
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!
Yum yum! so perfect for Valentine’s Day! I will take the whole tray please! 😀
Yes, of course! I’ll make more! Thanks, dear! 🙂
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. ?
Hahaha! Who won? 😉 Thankfully you won’t need Mr. Fry Daddy for these little beauts! Thanks, friend!
These look incredible! I totally love all the strawberry flavor in these donuts and how fresh it is 🙂
They’re pretty and whimsical…I thought that’d be fun! Thanks, dear! 🙂
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!
I love baked doughnuts…especially when dressed in pink! Have a great weekend, my sweet!
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
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
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!
Never too much pink! These are a sweet treat anytime! Enjoy your pizza this weekend! <3