Decadent Red Velvet Baked Donuts with Creamy Icing
Indulge in these luscious Baked Red Velvet Donuts that are perfect for breakfast or a delightful treat any time of day. Combining the rich flavors of cocoa and luscious red velvet, these donuts offer a moist, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a smooth, sweet vanilla icing, they are visually stunning and utterly delicious. This easy-to-follow recipe yields 12 delightful donuts, perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying with family. Whether for a special occasion or just a treat for yourself, these donuts will impress everyone with their vibrant color and fabulous flavor!
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2.25 cups (sifted)
baking powder
1 tablespoon
baking soda
1 teaspoon
cocoa powder
2 tablespoons (sifted)
salt
1/2 teaspoon
sugar
3/4 cup
extra large egg
1 (beaten)
unsalted butter
2 tablespoons (melted)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup (melted)
vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon
buttermilk
1/2 cup
red food coloring
1 tablespoon
powdered sugar
2 cups
water
2 tablespoons
additional buttermilk
1 tablespoon
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your donut pans with vegetable shortening or spray them with non-stick cooking spray.
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2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined and airy. Set this dry mixture aside.
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3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg until the mixture is light and fluffy. Incorporate the melted unsalted butter, melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, and mix well to ensure everything is thoroughly combined.
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4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mix to the wet mixture, gently stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts dense.
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5. Using a spoon or a pastry bag, carefully fill each opening in the donut pan about two-thirds of the way full. You can also use an ice cream scoop; just scoop scant-level amounts and gently distribute the batter evenly, creating a hole in the center.
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6. Bake in your preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when touched lightly. Keep a close eye on them towards the end of the baking time.
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7. Once baked, remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
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8. For the icing, in a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
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9. Once the donuts are cool, dip the tops into the prepared icing, allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl. Be cautious to avoid crumbs getting into the icing. Let the dipped donuts set on the wire rack until the icing is firm.
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10. If desired, you can also top these delicious donuts with homemade or canned cream cheese frosting for a richer flavor.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the oven temperature for these red velvet donuts?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How many donuts does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 12 delightful red velvet donuts.
How should I prepare the donut pans?
Grease the pans with vegetable shortening or use a non-stick cooking spray.
Which dry ingredients need to be sifted?
You should sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
How should I mix the sugar and egg?
Whisk them together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
What wet ingredients are added to the egg mixture?
Incorporate melted unsalted butter, melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
Why shouldn't I overmix the batter?
Overmixing can cause the donuts to become dense rather than having a light, cake-like texture.
How full should I fill the donut pan cavities?
Fill each opening about two-thirds of the way full to allow for rising.
What tools can I use to fill the donut pans?
You can use a spoon, a pastry bag, or an ice cream scoop for even distribution.
How long do the donuts need to bake?
Bake the donuts for 12 to 15 minutes.
How can I tell if the donuts are finished baking?
They are done when they spring back to the touch when lightly pressed.
Should I ice the donuts while they are warm?
No, allow the donuts to cool completely on a wire rack before applying the icing.
What are the ingredients for the creamy icing?
The icing consists of 2 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of buttermilk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How do I apply the icing to the donuts?
Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the icing and let the excess drip back into the bowl.
Can I use a different type of frosting?
Yes, you can top them with homemade or canned cream cheese frosting for a richer flavor.
What type of flour is required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2.25 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
How much cocoa powder is used?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of sifted cocoa powder.
What provides the red color in these donuts?
The vibrant color comes from 1 tablespoon of red food coloring combined with cocoa powder.
What size egg should I use?
The recipe specifies using one extra-large egg, beaten.
How much melted chocolate is in the batter?
The recipe includes 1/4 cup of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips.
What is the purpose of buttermilk in this recipe?
Buttermilk adds moisture and a slight tang that is characteristic of red velvet cake.
Can I use salted butter?
The recipe calls for unsalted butter, but you can use salted if you adjust the additional salt accordingly.
How much sugar is in the donut batter?
The batter requires 3/4 cup of granulated sugar.
How much vanilla extract is needed for the donuts?
You will need 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract for the batter.
How do I prevent crumbs from getting into the icing?
Ensure the donuts are completely cool and firm before dipping them carefully into the icing.
Are these donuts fried?
No, these are baked donuts, which gives them a moist, cake-like texture.
What is the texture of these red velvet donuts?
They have a moist, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth.
How much baking powder and soda are used?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Can I serve these for breakfast?
Yes, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert treat.
How long should the icing set?
Let the dipped donuts sit on the wire rack until the icing becomes firm.