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Classic Red Velvet cake transformed into donuts / doughnuts with a sweet and slightly tangy cream cheese glaze

Baked Red Velvet Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze stacked on a cooling rack
Since Valentine’s Day isn’t too far away, I brought these Red Velvet Cake Donuts to a party we went to over the weekend.

They make a fun and festive treat and are also pretty easy to whip up since you don’t need your mixer.

I used melted coconut oil, non-fat plain Greek yogurt, and low-fat buttermilk to ensure that these donuts were moist and fluffy.

 

Baked Red Velvet Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze on a cooling rack
They had that perfect classic Red Velvet taste of chocolate and vanilla and were like soft and light cakey cupcakes in donut form and made the perfect base for a slightly tangy and sweet cream cheese glaze frosting.

These donuts were a huge hit at the party and the birthday girl has already requested I make them again instead of cupcakes from now on.

The batter only makes about 7 donuts (my donut pan can only hold 6 so I poured the remaining batter in my single mini bundt cake pan).

The recipe can easily be doubled if you need to make more though.

 

Baked Red Velvet Cake Donut batter in a donut pan
 

If you are a fan of red velvet, these donuts would make the perfect treat!

Feel free to dress them up with some pink and red sprinkles or  hearts ❤❤ and share them with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day!

Baked Red Velvet Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze and heart shaped sprinkles stacked on a cooling rack
 

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Baked Red Velvet Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze and heart shaped sprinkles on a cooling rack
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Baked Red Velvet Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
23 mins
 
Classic Red Velvet cake transformed into donuts / doughnuts with a sweet and slightly tangy cream cheese glaze
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: birthday breakfast recipe, easy baked donuts recipe, valentines day breakfast for kids
Servings: 7 donuts
Calories: 349 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil melted and cooled (can also use melted butter)
  • 2 tablespoons non-fat plain Greek yogurt can also use sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red food coloring depending on how red you want the donuts I used 1/2 teaspoon of AmeriColor Super Red
Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar or more depending on desired consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or more depending on desired consistency
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Lightly spray donut pan with baking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. In a liquid measuring cup, pour in the buttermilk and whisk in egg, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract and distilled vinegar.
  5. Add the liquids to the flour mixture stirring with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Add red food coloring a little bit at a time while stirring until desired color has been reached.
  7. Using a small spoon fill each donut pan about 2/3 of the way full or you can transfer the donut batter to a ziplock or pastry bag and squeeze in. The batter was thick so I found using a spoon was easier.
  8. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean and cool in pan for 5 minutes before moving to wire rack to cool completely before adding glaze.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
  1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and combined.
  2. Add vanilla extract then slowly add powdered sugar a little bit at a time, beating until smooth.
  3. Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency has been reached. Spread frosting on cooled donuts and add sprinkles if desired.
Recipe Notes

*The brand of food coloring you use will depend on how much you will need to reach the desired consistency. I used AmeriColor Super Red and added a about 1/2 teaspoon.br]
Adapted from: [How Sweet Eats

Nutrition Facts
Baked Red Velvet Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting
Amount Per Serving (1 donut)
Calories 349 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 222mg9%
Potassium 113mg3%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Sugar 32g36%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 410IU8%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

    • Kelly -

      Thanks so much Gloria, I loved your RV sweet rolls – they are gorgeous! The cake flour helped to keep these donuts moist even after a few days:) Hope you are staying warm and enjoy the rest of the week 🙂

      Reply

  5. Graham @ Glazed & Confused -

    I need a donut pan ASAP. These look insane. Been craving red velvet just thinking about Valentine’s Day!

    Reply

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