Description
These baked donuts are a heart-shaped treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring a soft texture and a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and let them set on a wire rack.
Notes
Use heart-shaped donut molds for a Valentine’s theme. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 3g