Who wouldn’t fall for the simple pleasure that a delicious doughnut can bring? Both children and adults in Melbourne favourite these sweet treats that come in colourful circles. The sugary coated doughs can be glazed, filled, or cakey.

So, whether you are in a celebratory festive mood, feeling a little down, or simply craving comfort food or snack, aside from going for an Italian pasta or a Pizzeria in Melbourne, why not indulge yourself through these sweet circles of happiness today.

Ciambella

 Whether it’s cake, pastry, or a round cookie and has a hole in the middle—the Italian term is ciambella. Still, other regions in Italy may refer to it as Fritelle, Ciambelle, or Italian Sugar Donuts. Its essential ingredients are flour, eggs, butter, sugar, and baking soda. However, the ingredients and way of preparation do vary in different places in Italy.

Though Ciambella is served in many cafes and is enjoyed by many for breakfast matched with a cup of good coffee, it is traditionally served during Christmas and Mardi Gras seasons. Its sweet, soft, and fluffy texture are irresistible!

Krapfen

 Yeast dough deep-fried into golden perfection and is filled with jelly will surely satisfy one’s sweet tooth cravings. Krapfen’s centre is mainly filled with fruity jam or jelly, but other adventurous taste buds also go for filling options such as chocolate, pudding and quark.

During the carnival season in Europe, Krapfen doughnuts could be easily be found anywhere, but during other times of the year, visit a doughnut store or a café, and you will find it there.

Zeppole

 Zeppole, a fried doughnut of Italian origin that is dusted with confectioner’s sugar topped with pastry cream and amarena (Italian cherry syrup), was made to celebrate the feast day of San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph). It is usually served as a snack or a family dessert.

Just like Krapfen, one can also fill these dough ball doughnuts with whipped cream, chocolate, or fruit jam. Different textures of this dessert can be fluffy or dense, and aside from frying, one can also choose to bake it.

Maritozzi

 A resemblance of a modern-day brioche topped with whipped cream is a traditional Italian lightly sweetened bun called maritozzi. During the Middle Ages, it was usually served during Lent season, and during the 18th century, it was a gift that men would give to the love of their lives. When given as a gift, a maritozzi may include a ring for a proposal.

Bomboloni

 “Big bombs”, as it is translated, is a perfect name for these delicious generously filled doughnuts. It often has gooey centres, and a dough that is so soft one cannot resist.

Cake Donuts

 This type of doughnut is usually dense at the base, which allows it to hold heavy frostings with various toppings. It has a cakey texture but is drier and crumblier. Unlike yeast doughnuts, its sweet dough is leavened with a consistency that melts in one’s mouth.

Donuts Holes

 We can say, that in a way, doughnut holes are an environment-friendly sweet treat. Why? It’s because this doughnut is made from discarded dough of ring-shaped doughnuts to help reduce the problem with food waste, and in turn, become profitable.

Like other doughnuts, they can be cream filled or sprinkled with powdered sugar. It is a go to snack for kids and even adults for early morning meetings and brunch.

Long John Donuts

 An oblong shaped doughnut, similar to an éclair, but is fried and not baked. It is usually filled with crème, custard, or pudding and is then topped with icing or glaze.

Cruller

 Though generally ring-shaped, this doughnut may also be rectangular or square. Its unique feature makes the honey or vanilla glaze attractive because of its twisted sweetened dough that piped the batter into a fluted mould.

Oh, so sweet! There are many more other doughnuts to taste in Melbourne, so be sure to check the infographic by Cirelli & Co.