Description
Valentine Red Velvet Donuts are a delightful twist on a classic treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the fun shape of donuts. These baked beauties offer a soft, cocoa-infused texture topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, guaranteed to melt in your mouth. Perfect for romantic occasions or simply indulging yourself, these donuts are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Glaze: 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each donut cavity halfway with batter using a piping bag or resealable plastic bag.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and drizzle over cooled donuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg