Description
These delightful Valentine’s Day Baked Donuts are not only delicious but also make the perfect gift! Made from scratch and baked to golden perfection, these donuts are decorated with vibrant pink and red icing, and can be arranged into a beautiful donut bouquet. Sweet, fun, and festive—ideal for spreading love on Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
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For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red or pink, for a Valentine’s theme)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
For the Donut Bouquet:
- Wooden skewers or sticks (to hold the donuts)
- Floral foam or a bouquet base to arrange the donuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan or use a non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.
- While the donuts cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and food coloring.
- Dip each cooled donut into the glaze and let the excess drip off. Add sprinkles or other decorations as desired.
- Once the donuts are glazed, insert wooden skewers into the bottoms and arrange them into a bouquet using floral foam or a bouquet base.
- Optionally, wrap the bouquet in parchment paper and tie with a ribbon for a festive touch.
Notes
- You can customize the glaze by using different food coloring or adding extracts like almond or lemon to change the flavor.
- For a healthier option, try substituting whole wheat flour and reducing sugar.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, you can also make these as donut holes by using a mini muffin pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American