Red Velvet Doughnuts with Cream Cheese Frosting
Red velvet cake originated in the United States during the Victorian era and is known for its distinctive red color.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Red Velvet Doughnuts with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a doughnut pan.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the doughnuts comes out clean.
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Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Dip each cooled doughnut into the cream cheese frosting, then return them to the wire rack to allow the frosting to set.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
