KrispyKreme Cake
Delicious dessert idea if you like Krispy Kreme doughnuts you will love this 🤤 #dessertvibes #deliciousdesserts #krispykremedoughnuts #dessertideas #yummydesserts
ngredients
• 8–10 Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts (cut into chunks)
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup strawberries (fresh or sautéed)
• 4 oz cream cheese (cubed for pockets of richness)
👩🍳Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
2. Cut donuts into bite-sized chunks and spread evenly in the dish.
3. If using, sprinkle strawberries + cream cheese throughout.
4. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Pour custard over donuts—press lightly so everything soaks it up.
6. Let sit for 10–15 minutes (this step = ultra moist).
7. Bake 35–45 minutes until golden and set in the center.
🪄Glaze (the magic touch)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
Whisk until smooth and drizzle over warm pudding.
I recently tried making this Krispy Kreme cake and was pleasantly surprised by how easy and versatile it is. Using the original glazed doughnuts as the base adds a delightful sweetness and texture that you don’t usually find in traditional cakes. One tip I found helpful is to let the custard soak into the doughnut chunks for the full 15 minutes before baking—this really makes the cake ultra moist and rich. Adding cubed cream cheese throughout the dish creates pockets of creamy richness that beautifully complement the sweetness of the doughnuts and the slight tang from the strawberries. I experimented with both fresh and sautéed strawberries; sautéed strawberries bring out a deeper flavor as their natural sugars caramelize slightly, but fresh berries also work wonderfully for a fresher taste. The glaze is definitely the magic touch—it’s simple but adds a smooth sweetness that ties all the flavors together. Drizzling it over the warm cake right after baking lets it melt slightly into the surface, enhancing every bite. If you want to customize, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch, or swap the cinnamon for nutmeg for a different spice profile. This recipe is perfect for gatherings or a special treat, offering a fun and creative way to enjoy Krispy Kreme doughnuts beyond the usual. Highly recommend giving this a try for any doughnut or dessert lover looking for something new!
