Nut-Free Red Velvet Donut

Delight your taste buds with these extraordinary Nut-Free Red Velvet Donuts—a soft, fluffy, baked treat that delivers all the decadence of classic red velvet cake without the worry of nuts. These vibrant donuts are made with a rich cocoa-infused batter, enhanced by the tangy flavor of buttermilk and a hint of white vinegar for that signature velvety texture, and are topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze that melts in your mouth. Perfectly moist and oven-baked in just 12 minutes, they’re an easy, guilt-free alternative to fried donuts. Ideal for celebrations, brunches, or anytime indulgence, these nut-free donuts are a family-friendly dessert that's as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for Glaze

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, large egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner cut off, and pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

While the donuts are cooling, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Once the donuts have cooled, dip the top of each donut into the cream cheese glaze and place back onto the wire rack to set.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your homemade nut-free red velvet donuts!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1043.2 grams (1043.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3070

Total Fat 111.60g	143%
Saturated Fat 38.70g	194%
Polyunsaturated Fat 37.70g
Cholesterol 364mg	121%
Sodium 2408mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 482.60g	175%
Dietary Fiber 10.40g	37%
Total Sugars 286.60g
Protein 49.40g	99%

Vitamin D 194IU	968%
Calcium 501mg	39%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 1032mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 61.6%