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Pink Velvet Donuts

  • Author: neuriox
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 donuts 1x

Description

These Pink Velvet Donuts are soft, cakey, and bursting with vanilla and cocoa flavor, topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze and festive sprinkles. Perfect for Galentine’s Day or any celebration, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to bring smiles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 3–4 drops pink gel food coloring
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pink gel food coloring (optional, for glaze)
  • Assorted sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and pink food coloring until combined.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Transfer batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Pipe into donut molds, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until donuts spring back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and a drop of pink food coloring until smooth and pourable.
  9. Dip cooled donuts into glaze, letting excess drip off. Immediately top with sprinkles.
  10. Let glaze set for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy fresh or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter for a tender crumb. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Add sprinkles immediately after glazing so they stick. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute flour and dairy ingredients as needed. Donuts can be made as donut holes in a mini muffin tin. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze unglazed donuts for up to 1 month.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 160
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: pink velvet donuts, baked donuts, Galentine's Day, sprinkles, cream cheese glaze, easy dessert, nut-free, kid-friendly, party treat

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