Description
Experience the delightful combination of rich cocoa and tangy cream cheese glaze with these fluffy Red Velvet Donuts. Their vibrant color and soft texture make them perfect for brunch, special occasions, or a sweet treat to brighten your day. Easy to prepare and adaptable for various dietary needs, these donuts are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, red food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
- Gently mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold two-thirds full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until donuts spring back when lightly touched. Cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Top with cream cheese frosting before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg