Fluffy Baked Red Velvet Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze
Delightful Fluffy Baked Red Velvet Donuts topped with a smooth Cream Cheese Glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingrédients
For the Donuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 10-15 drops red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 oz unsalted butter (room temp)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 5 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your donut pan.
- Gather all your ingredients in one place.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a separate cup, combine the buttermilk, white vinegar, eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Cream Butter and Sugars
- In another bowl, cream together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until fluffy and pale.
Combine Mixtures
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and wet mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until just combined.
Add Color
- Add the red food coloring to the batter and mix until fully incorporated.
Pipe and Bake
- Transfer the batter into a pastry bag and pipe it into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
- Bake for approximately 9 minutes, until the donuts spring back when lightly touched.
Cool the Donuts
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Prepare Glaze
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using high-quality cocoa powder. You can skip the red food coloring for a classic chocolate donut flavor. These donuts are best served fresh but can be stored for 2-3 days in an airtight container.