Description
These baked donuts are a delightful treat for Valentine’s Day, featuring a soft texture and a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and let them set on the wire rack.
Notes
For a festive touch, add red food coloring to the batter or sprinkle with heart-shaped sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 3g