Description
Vibrant and playful baked donuts perfect for any celebration, featuring a simple batter and endless customization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (various colors)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter into small bowls and add food coloring to each, mixing until vibrant.
- Spoon the colored batter into the donut pan, alternating colors, and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the donuts in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and milk, dip the donuts, and add sprinkles.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for brighter colors. Store donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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