Description
These Red Velvet Donuts are soft, moist, and full of that classic red velvet charm, topped with creamy, luscious frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or whenever your sweet tooth strikes!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, oil, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix well.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about 2/3 of the way full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and edges are slightly golden.
- Let donuts rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Once fully cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter for a light, fluffy texture. Add chocolate chips to the batter for an extra indulgent touch. These freeze well, so make a big batch and save some for later!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: red velvet, donuts, baked, dessert, cream cheese frosting