Vegan Red Velvet Donut
Indulge in the decadent delight of homemade Vegan Red Velvet Donuts, a colorful and guilt-free treat guaranteed to impress! Perfectly soft, fluffy, and baked—not fried—these plant-based donuts feature a blend of cocoa powder and a hint of vegan red food coloring for that classic red velvet flavor and hue. The batter comes together effortlessly with creamy almond milk and apple cider vinegar as the vegan buttermilk base, while a luscious vegan cream cheese glaze adds tangy sweetness to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for sharing, these donuts make a crowd-pleasing dessert or snack for any occasion—whether it’s a vegan brunch, holiday party, or simply a cozy indulgence at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Red food coloring (vegan)
- 0.5 cup Vegan cream cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
In a small bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes to curdle, creating a vegan buttermilk.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
Add the vegan buttermilk to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, beat the vegan cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, mixing until the glaze is creamy and smooth.
Once the donuts are completely cool, dip the tops of each donut into the cream cheese glaze and let it set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3005 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 439.3 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 281.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% | |
*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.
