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Cherry Frosted Donuts Recipe

These Cherry Frosted Donuts have a tender, moist cake-like texture with a dreamy cherry frosting! Perfect for holidays, Valentine's Day, or general breakfast enjoyment.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Donut
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Frosting
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon cherry gelatin mix
  • 2 oz white chocolate morsels
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray donut pan with non stick baking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, begin making the donut batter. Combine the sugar with butter and beat until blended. Add in the egg. Mix in the milk, flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Once it's all combined, spoon it into a large ziploc bag and snip off the corner. Then squeeze into each donut cavity, evenly distributing the batter between donuts.
  4. Bake for 10-13 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool in pan about 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely on wire rack.
  5. While donuts are cooling, make the cherry frosting. In a small saucepan on medium low heat, mix together the cream, milk, butter, vanilla and cherry gelatin mix. When butter is completely melted, turn heat to low and add in the white chocolate. Whisk until blended.
  6. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, adding it slowly until desired consistency.
  7. Dip each donut into the glaze, allow to cool. (optional- sprinkle with toppings). Allow frosting to set (about 15 minutes). Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can definitely freeze these doughnuts. Once the frosting has hardened, slide doughnuts into a freezer safe ziploc bag (or other airtight container).
  • When ready to thaw, remove from freezer and thaw at room temperature for an hour (or over night).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1donut Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 273mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 35g (70%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% Daily Value*

Serving 1donut
Calories 412kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 273mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 35g 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.