Description
Soft, rich red velvet donuts dipped in velvety cream cheese icing and topped with red crumb sprinkles.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ounces cream cheese (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and soda.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, and red food coloring.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth; fill donut molds halfway.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until set, then let cool completely.
- Make glaze by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until silky.
- Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and sprinkle red velvet crumbs on top.
Notes
- Ensure donuts are completely cool before glazing.
- Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg