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Whether filled, glazed, garnished with sprinkles, or coated in confectioners’ sugar, donuts offer a “hole” lot to love. In fact, according to Statista, Americans are expected to consume approximately 207.3 million donuts in 2024 alone.
From Instagram to Michelin-starred kitchens, unique donut flavors abound. We think these are some of the tastiest trending donut flavors:
Cookie and Candy Incorporations
Many of today’s creative donuts are inspired by popular candies and cookies. Products such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Cookies & Creme Oreos, and Chips Ahoy! cookies are decking out the tops of donuts. These candies and cookies make unique donuts, adding texture and creating an irresistible indulgence.
International Flavors
Many countries and cultures worldwide have their own version of the donut. From Spanish churros to Indian gulab jamun, fried fritters appear in several international cuisines. International ingredients like black sesame seeds, matcha, ube, taro, and yuzu can also be found in creative American donuts.
Milky Donuts
This latest trend in the donut world has captured dessert lovers’ attention. Milky donuts contain a thick milk filling–a combination of condensed, evaporated, and powdered milk–and are glazed with a powdered milk coating. A bite of these donuts will remind you of eating a slice of tres leches cake: creamy and delicious.
Mochi Donuts
Mochi donuts are among the flavored donuts trending now. A cross between an American donut and Japanese mochi, a type of sweet rice cake, mochi donuts get their signature stretchy, chewy texture from glutinous rice flour. Other mochi donut varieties have been making the rounds, including some made with tofu and others made with tapioca flour. Mochi donuts are traditionally shaped into rings that resemble a baby’s teething ring.
Savory Flavors
Care for a cayenne or saffron donut? You’re not alone. The blend of savory and spice has been infusing desserts for several years, and the combination is making its way to donuts. Buttermilk, herbs, miso, and pretzel are among trending savory donut flavors.
Seasonal Flavors
You can’t beat donuts for when you need a treat to celebrate the holidays or other special seasons. Some of the most popular donut flavors by the season include apple cider, caramel apple, and pumpkin for fall; chocolate, raspberry, and cherry for winter; salted caramel and strawberry lemonade for spring; and blueberry, Boston cream, and birthday cake for summer.
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At Frost, we love talking about donuts, cakes, cookies, pies, and more baked goods that come fresh from our ovens to your hands. Whether you want to place a custom order of donuts or pick up other tasty treats, we’d love to help you make your special celebrations extra sweet.
