Red Velvet Donut
Indulge in the rich decadence of these homemade Red Velvet Donuts, a baked twist on the classic Southern dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a moist and tender crumb, these vibrant donuts are made with cocoa powder, tangy buttermilk, and a hint of vanilla, all brought to life by the signature red food coloring. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze that perfectly balances the sweetness with a touch of tang, these donuts are both visually stunning and irresistibly flavorful. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a festive treat. Whether you're serving them at a party or enjoying them with a cup of coffee, these Red Velvet Donuts are sure to be a show-stopping favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar. Whisk until well blended.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough mixture into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the tip cut off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
Bake for 9-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the cream cheese glaze, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
Mix in the powdered sugar and milk, and beat until the glaze is smooth and has a pouring consistency. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk a teaspoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
Once the donuts have cooled, dip the top of each donut into the cream cheese glaze, allowing any excess glaze to drip off.
Place the glazed donuts on a wire rack to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade red velvet donuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.6 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.3 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 565 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 2594 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 489.8 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 339.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 866 mg | 18% | |
*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.
