Donut Birthday Cake
Transform your next celebration with a showstopping Donut Birthday Cake, the ultimate fusion of two dessert favorites! This whimsical creation features layers of soft, fluffy baked donuts stacked into a stunning tower, making it as visually delightful as it is delicious. Made with a simple batter of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and eggs, the donuts are baked to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. Each donut is generously frosted with a creamy, customizable glaze and topped with colorful sprinkles for a festive touch. Perfect for those who love unique birthday treats, this cake can easily be personalized with food coloring and candles to match any party theme. Say goodbye to traditional cakes and hello to an unforgettable centerpiece that’s as fun to eat as it is to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cups Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cups Heavy cream
- 1 drop Food coloring (optional)
- 0.5 cups Sprinkles
- 1 teaspoons Vegetable oil (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease two 6-cavity donut pans with vegetable oil, or use a non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix — the batter should be thick and smooth.
Transfer the batter into a large piping bag or a zip-top bag. Snip off the tip and pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into one comes out clean.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the powdered sugar and heavy cream together until smooth and creamy. Add a drop of food coloring if desired to create a festive color.
Once the donuts are completely cooled, frost each donut using an offset spatula or spoon. Immediately sprinkle with sprinkles before the frosting sets.
To assemble the Donut Birthday Cake, stack the frosted donuts on a serving plate in a pyramid or tower shape. Use a bit of frosting to 'glue' the donuts together for stability, if needed.
Decorate the cake with additional sprinkles or candles on top for a birthday-ready presentation!
Serve immediately and enjoy this playful, festive treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.6 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.7 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 2350 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 777.2 g | 283% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 565.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.8 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
