Red Velvet Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 -16
Red Velvet Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
Red Velvet Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting start with a batter of all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, red food coloring, and apple cider vinegar. The wet and dry ingredients are combined carefully to maintain a tender texture and the characteristic red color.
The batter is piped into a donut pan and baked until the donuts feel firm to touch but remain moist within. After cooling, they are topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting made from softened cream cheese mixed with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a bit of milk to reach spreadable consistency.
This preparation yields donuts with soft crumb and gentle cocoa flavor balanced by the creamy frosting’s slight tang and sweetness. They make a distinctive treat suitable for breakfast or a dessert option with a familiar festive twist.
Ingredients
- For the donuts..
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 10oz/300g
- 4 teaspoons cocoa powder , sifted
- 2/3 cup sugar 6oz/180g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons butter melted; 2 1/2 oz/75g
- 2 egg , room temperature
- 4 teaspoons vanilla
- 2/3 cup buttermilk room temperature; 6floz/180ml
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened; 4oz/120g
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted; 6oz/180g
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons milk
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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