Classic Red Velvet cake transformed into donuts / doughnuts with a sweet and slightly tangy cream cheese glaze
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.
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.
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!
- 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
- 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
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly spray donut pan with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a liquid measuring cup, pour in the buttermilk and whisk in egg, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract and distilled vinegar.
- Add the liquids to the flour mixture stirring with a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Add red food coloring a little bit at a time while stirring until desired color has been reached.
- 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.
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and combined.
- Add vanilla extract then slowly add powdered sugar a little bit at a time, beating until smooth.
- Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency has been reached. Spread frosting on cooled donuts and add sprinkles if desired.
*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
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Julianne @ Beyond Frosting -
I am so intrigued by the ingredients in these donuts!
Kelly -
Thanks so much Julianne! Your desserts always have me intrigued 🙂 Hope you enjoy the rest of the week!
Sara -
These look amazing and delicious! Stopping by from Wine’d Down Wednesdays! Have a great week!
Kelly -
Thanks so much for stopping by Sara and hope you have a great week!
Zoe -
Hi Kelly,
Oh dear! I’m so busy with everything that I forget that it is going to be Valentine’s Day soon…
I’m in love with your Valentine’s donuts. They are so pretty and sweet-looking especially the ones with sprinkles… because I’m the sprinkle girl :p
Zoe
Kelly -
I agree, with CNY coming up, it’s hard to keep up with all the holidays for me too. Thanks so much Zoe, hope you enjoy the rest of the week and it has cooled down there for you 🙂
Chastity @ My Rays of Sunshine -
Kelly you won me over a long time ago, but now you have my heart! I LOVE red velvet and cream cheese frosting. It is my favorite! I’ve never made donuts before, but I will now. I think the kids would have fun making these with me.
I’m sure the birthday girl loved these – they are beautiful and I’m sure delicious!
Kelly -
You are always so sweet Chastity, thanks so much – your kids will have a blast making these with you 🙂 Hope you enjoy the rest of the week sweetie 🙂
Paula -
I love these dounts, Kelly! They look really pretty, but moist too! Pinned to my Red Velvet board! Thanks for joining us at Marvelous Mondays
Kelly -
Thanks so much Paula and for pinning 🙂 Hope you have a great rest of the week!