Red Velvet Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe
These homemade Red Velvet Donuts are soft, moist, and baked to perfection with a rich cream cheese glaze. Featuring the classic flavors of red velvet cake with a hint of cocoa and a luscious cream cheese frosting, these donuts offer a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Red Velvet Donuts
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- ½ tbsp cocoa powder
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- 120 g (1/2 cup) buttermilk
- 75 g (1/4 cup + 2 tbsp) granulated sugar
- 60 g (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- red food coloring (to desired shade)
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 28 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 90 g (3/4 cup) confectioners’ sugar
- 15 g (1 tbsp) milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your donut pans to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the mixture reaches your desired red shade.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy—do not overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill Donut Pans: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a zip-top bag. Pipe each donut cavity approximately 2/3 full, leaving room for rising during baking.
- Bake Donuts: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the donut comes out clean. Let them cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing.
- Cool Completely: Carefully unmold the donuts and place them on a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a handheld mixer, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Glaze Ingredients: Mix in the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth. Add salt to taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Glaze Donuts: Once the donuts have fully cooled, generously spread or dip them in the cream cheese glaze. Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure the donuts remain tender and light.
- Pipe the batter to ensure even shapes and sizes for consistent baking.
- Allow donuts to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- You can adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your preferred red velvet shade.
- Store glazed donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These donuts are baked, not fried, making them a lighter alternative to traditional fried donuts.
Keywords: Red Velvet Donuts, Baked Donuts, Cream Cheese Glaze, Red Velvet Dessert, Homemade Donuts
