Baked Red Velvet Donuts
Baked Red Velvet Donuts are a delightful treat that combine rich cocoa flavor with a hint of vanilla, all cloaked in a smooth cream cheese glaze. Perfect for any occasion, from Valentine’s Day to casual brunches, these gorgeous red donuts are not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, sugar, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pipe batter into the donut pan about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix cream cheese with confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled donuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Substitute buttermilk with yogurt if needed. Add chocolate chips for extra indulgence. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.