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Red Velvet Donuts

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Soft, moist, and slightly tangy red velvet donuts with a hint of cocoa, topped with a creamy glaze — perfect for a festive treat or indulgent breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • For glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut 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, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and let set before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts.
  • You can use cream cheese glaze for a richer flavor.
  • For a deeper red color, add more food coloring as desired.

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Keywords: red velvet donuts, baked donuts, festive dessert, cocoa donuts

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