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Red White & Blue Swirl Donuts

It doesn't get more patriotic than this! Red White & Blue Swirl Donuts are a true all-American treat! Perfect 4th of July party dessert! Step-by-step photo instructions inside.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

Donut Ingredients:
  • 2 2/3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Gel food coloring red and blue
Glaze ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring red and blue
  • 1/2 cup patriotic sprinkles

Instructions

To make the donuts:
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
  3. In a a separate mixing bowl, whisk together milk, sour cream, and eggs. Add melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Slowly pour wet ingredients into bowl containing dry ingredients, stirring as you go.
  5. Divide donut batter into three smaller bowls, adding a few drops of red food coloring to one bowl and a few drops of blue food coloring to another. Leave the third bowl of batter plain.
  6. Spoon equal amounts of the three different colored batters into each of the donut molds, until filled.
  7. Bake at 400°F for 9 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool at least 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer donuts to a wire rack to completely cool.
To make swirled donut glaze:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Remove about 1/8 cup of icing into a small bowl and add 2-3 drops red food coloring. Scoop 1/8 cup of icing into another small bowl and add 2-3 drops blue food coloring.
  3. Stir both red and blue frosting until the color is smooth and even, then drizzle each color over the big bowl of white glaze, making both horizontal and vertical lines.
To decorate your patriotic donuts:
  1. Dip the doughnuts into the icing, swirling about 90 degrees as you dip. 
  2. Flip over so frosting is on top and place donuts back onto the wire rack. Coat with patriotic sprinkles while the glaze is still wet.
  3. Allow frosting to set about an hour.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Information

Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 230mg (10%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% Daily Value*

Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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