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Red Velvet Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 donuts
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Red Velvet Donuts are moist, tender, and perfectly baked for a delightful treat. Featuring a rich cocoa flavor enhanced with a hint of espresso powder and vibrant red food coloring, these donuts are topped with a creamy, smooth cream cheese glaze that adds the perfect balance of sweetness. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or any special occasion.

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (119g)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (113g)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 3 ounces cream cheese (90g, soft, room temp)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (soft, room temp)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
  • 4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the donuts.
  2. Prepare Donut Pan: Butter a donut pan thoroughly to prevent the batter from sticking during baking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and espresso powder until well combined.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
  5. Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients carefully, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make donuts tough.
  6. Add Red Food Coloring: Add 4 drops of red food coloring and gently mix until the batter reaches your desired shade of red.
  7. Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter into a piping bag and snip off the tip. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake Donuts: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool Donuts: Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool completely on a wire rack to ensure they firm up before glazing.
  10. Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
  11. Add Remaining Glaze Ingredients: Gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar and milk to the cream cheese mixture, adjusting the milk amount to reach your desired glaze consistency. Beat the mixture for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  12. Glaze Donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the cream cheese glaze, ensuring an even coating.
  13. Decorate: Sprinkle leftover crumbs or any desired toppings over the glazed donuts to finish.

Notes

  • Ensure the egg is at room temperature to help the batter mix evenly.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
  • Let donuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
  • You can substitute buttermilk with milk soured with vinegar if unavailable.
  • Store glazed donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • The espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/red-velvet-donuts-with-cream-cheese-glaze-recipe/