An easy baked doughnuts recipe is great any time of year but these Red Velvet Doughnuts are fun and festive too. Yeast-free and only 9 minutes to bake, these are much quicker than traditional doughnuts.
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Instructions
FOR THE RED VELVET DONUTS
Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced.
Sift the cocoa into a mixing bowl to remove lumps then add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
Make a well in the centre and add the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, milk and vanilla. Whisk just until the batter is combined and smooth. Don't overmix.
Transfer the batter to a piping bag. Use spray oil to lightly grease the holes of your donut pan then pipe the batter in, to about half way up.
Bake for 8-9 minutes. The tops should feel springy when you lightly touch them.
Let them cool for 10 minutes in the tin before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool. You can wipe out the tin and regrease to cook the last 1.5 donuts (notes).
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE GLAZE
Mix the sugar, milk and vanilla to a thick paste then add the cream cheese and beat until it is smooth and dipping consistency.
Dip one side of each donut, then transfer back to a rack to set or eat them before setting. Double dip if you like.
I use a standard Australian 20ml tablespoon (equal to 4 teaspoons worldwide)
All ovens vary – always test for doneness a minute or two before the recipe suggests
For best results, you should always weigh ingredients like flour and sugar. Kitchen scales are relatively cheap but if you can’t weigh the ingredients, use the spoon and level method (don’t scoop).
This recipe will make 7.5 donuts. Crumble the half donut up to use as decoration on the rest.
The glaze consistency should be that where you can dip the donuts to cover them but it shouldn't run straight off. Use more sugar to thicken or milk to thin (a tiny bit at a time).
The glaze recipe is enough for double dipping. Let the first round set for a few minutes then dip again if you want. The glaze can be warmed slightly to make it runnier.
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