12 Easy Donut Recipes That Are Irresistibly Tasty

From classic fried favorites to creative baked and air fryer options, these donut recipes are perfect for anyone craving a sweet treat. Packed with chocolate, fruit, or fun toppings, they are easy to make at home and ideal for breakfast, dessert, or anytime indulgence. Whether you love soft and fluffy donuts, donut holes, or unique twists like donut bread pudding, these recipes turn everyday ingredients into irresistible homemade delights.

Peanut Butter Donuts

A round pastry topped with chocolate glaze, chocolate sprinkles, and pieces of peanut butter cup, served on a white plate with a gold spoon. — Peanut Butter Donuts. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

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These donuts are rich with peanut butter flavor in the batter and sometimes in a glaze. The texture is soft and slightly dense. Each bite is nutty and sweet. They pair well with a drizzle of chocolate or powdered sugar.
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Bomboloni – Italian Doughnuts

Three sugar-coated, custard-filled doughnuts are stacked on a plate, surrounded by more doughnuts, lemon slices, and jars of milk in the background. — Bomboloni – Italian Doughnuts. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Traditional Italian fried donuts filled with jam or custard. The exterior is lightly crisp and coated with sugar. The interior is soft, fluffy, and airy. Each bite combines the sweetness of the filling with a tender fried dough.
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Donut Bread Pudding

A glass baking dish with cinnamon roll casserole, a metal spatula, a serving on a white plate, and a small pitcher of milk on a white towel with red stripes. — Donut Bread Pudding. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

Chunks of donuts are baked into a custard base for a decadent dessert. The texture is soft and creamy with occasional chewy edges. Each bite is sweet and rich. Toppings like caramel or chocolate enhance the flavor.
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Vegan Chocolate Donuts

Chocolate glazed donuts with white sprinkles are arranged on parchment paper; some are stacked or leaning against each other. — Vegan Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

These donuts skip animal products but remain moist and chocolatey. The texture is soft and tender. Each bite is deeply chocolate-flavored. They can be glazed or dusted with cocoa or powdered sugar.
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Papanași: Romanian Fried Donuts

A dessert topped with white cream, blueberry sauce, and a small pastry ball, served on a scalloped dish and dusted with powdered sugar. — Papanași: Romanian Fried Donuts. Photo credit: Chef’s Pencil.

Romanian donuts often filled with sweet cheese and topped with jam. The texture is slightly dense but soft inside. Each bite is sweet and tangy from the cheese and jam. They are fried until golden for a crisp exterior.
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Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts (Deliciously Easy!)

A donut with white frosting and colorful sprinkles is held by a golden spatula above a green plate. — Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts (Deliciously Easy!). Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Made from pre-made biscuits and cooked in an air fryer for a quick donut fix. The texture is light, soft, and fluffy. Each bite is simple and mildly sweet. They can be coated in cinnamon sugar or drizzled with glaze.
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Donut Holes

Three round, white-glazed cookies are arranged on a white plate set on a wooden board, with a patterned cloth in the background. — Donut Holes. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Small, bite-sized versions of classic donuts. The texture is soft inside with a slightly crisp exterior. Each bite is sweet and easy to snack on. They can be glazed, filled, or dusted with sugar.
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Jelly Donut Cupcakes

Vanilla cupcakes topped with swirls of white frosting and a dollop of dark red jam, arranged on a white tray. — Jelly Donut Cupcakes. Photo credit: Pumpkin N Spice.

Cupcakes inspired by classic jelly donuts with a hidden jam center. The texture is soft and tender. Each bite combines a moist cake with sweet fruit filling. A powdered sugar topping mimics traditional donuts.
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Cereal Topped Donuts

A hand holds a round donut coated with crispy cereal flakes, with a white plate and blurred background visible. — Cereal Topped Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These donuts feature a fun cereal coating or topping. The texture is soft and fluffy. Each bite adds a crunchy, sweet contrast. They are playful and colorful.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes

Round, brown baked donut holes topped with a light drizzle of glaze are arranged on crumpled parchment paper, with some partially eaten showing the inside texture. — Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Mini donut bites infused with pumpkin and cocoa flavors. The texture is moist and tender. Each bite is rich with chocolate and subtly spiced with pumpkin. A light glaze or powdered sugar completes them.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts

A combination of peanut butter and chocolate in a donut form. The texture is soft and slightly dense. Each bite is sweet, nutty, and chocolatey. A chocolate glaze enhances the flavor.
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Sourdough Donuts Recipe

Donuts made using sourdough starter for a tangy, slightly chewy flavor. The texture is soft yet slightly dense with a mild tang. Each bite balances sweetness with a subtle sourdough depth. They can be glazed or dusted with sugar.
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