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Red Velvet Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze

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  • Author: Sweetlayered
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 donuts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and soda.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, and red food coloring.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth; fill donut molds halfway.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until set, then let cool completely.
  6. Make glaze by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until silky.
  7. 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