Matcha Donuts Recipe

Green, round, irresistible: Matcha donuts conquer the world
Matcha donuts – this delicious fusion of Japanese tea culture and American cult pastry is not only bringing a breath of fresh air to the donut display case, but is also causing quite a stir on social media. Green, fluffy, and intensely flavored: If you love matcha, you can't go wrong with this combination. But what exactly makes a matcha donut so special?

Matcha meets donut: A combination with character
Matcha, the finely ground green tea from Japan, is no longer considered an insider tip among tea lovers. With its slightly bitter, nutty aroma and intense color, it brings a whole new dimension to the world of baking, not only in terms of taste but also in appearance. A matcha donut is more than just a pastry—it's an expression of a new food lifestyle in which enjoyment and aesthetics go hand in hand.

The slightly sweet dough of a classic donut provides the perfect platform for the delicately bitter interplay of matcha. Whether as a glaze, as part of the dough, or in creamy fillings, the green tea note gives the donut a pleasant depth of flavor and sets it apart from the crowd.

Why are matcha donuts so popular?
The hype surrounding matcha donuts is no coincidence. On the one hand, they score points with their unique flavor, and on the other, they're real eye-catchers. The bright green color attracts attention and symbolizes naturalness and authenticity – qualities that many connoisseurs today consciously seek. Matcha donuts are also wonderfully versatile: Whether vegan, gluten-free, or topped with white chocolate – the sky's the limit.

Homemade or from your favorite bakery?
Want to bake your own matcha donuts? With just a few ingredients and a little patience, you can conjure up your own green donut creation. Important: Use high-quality matcha – ideally ceremonial grade – to ensure the flavor and color are fully appreciated. Whether you bake or fry the donuts is a matter of taste. In both cases, the matcha adds a special flavor that pairs perfectly with vanilla, coconut, or lemon zest.

If you don't feel like baking, you can now find matcha donuts in many trendy cafes or online bakeries. When buying, look for natural ingredients and a good balance between sweetness and tea flavor – then your donut experience will be a real treat.

And now?
Maybe you're just waiting for a little inspiration. Then let yourself be surprised – by a donut that tastes different. Greener, more exciting, more intense. A matcha donut isn't just a sweet snack – it's a statement. It represents curiosity, style, and the courage to rethink old things. And that's precisely what makes it so irresistible.

Matcha Donut Recipe for fluffy Matcha Donuts (baked, not fried)

Ingredients for about 12 donuts

For the dough:
200 g flour (wheat flour type 550 or spelt flour)
100 g sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp high-quality matcha powder
1 pinch of salt
2 eggs (size M)
180 ml buttermilk (or plant milk with 1 tsp apple cider vinegar)
60 ml vegetable oil (e.g. rapeseed oil or sunflower oil)
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the glaze:
100 g white chocolate or couverture
1 tsp matcha powder (for color and flavor)
optional: coconut flakes, sesame or pistachios for decoration

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a donut pan. In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, matcha, and salt). In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix briefly but thoroughly—just until a smooth batter forms. Don't overmix, or the donuts will be tough. Transfer the batter to a piping bag (or a freezer bag with the tip cut off) and fill the pan evenly—about 2/3 full.

Bake for approximately 12–15 minutes, until the donuts are light golden brown and spring back when pressed. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

For the glaze, melt the white chocolate in a double boiler, stir in the matcha powder until the desired green color is achieved. Dip the donuts upside down into the glaze, let them drip dry slightly, and decorate as desired.

Tip: The glaze stays nice and shiny in the refrigerator, but the donut itself tastes best at room temperature. For a particularly intense flavor, you can also mix the matcha in the dough with a little hot water before mixing.