Red Velvet Donut

Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of these homemade Red Velvet Donuts, a perfect blend of moist, baked goodness and tangy cream cheese glaze. This show-stopping recipe combines classic red velvet flavors with a touch of cocoa, vibrant red food coloring, and a hint of buttermilk for a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Baked to perfection in just 10 minutes, these donuts are topped with a luscious, silky glaze made from cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar for the ultimate treat. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert or a decadent breakfast option, these Red Velvet Donuts are guaranteed to impress. Serve them at your next gathering or enjoy them as a mid-week pick-me-up—you won’t be disappointed!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar. Whisk until well blended.

Step 4

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Transfer the dough mixture into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the tip cut off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.

Step 6

Bake for 9-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

To make the cream cheese glaze, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Mix in the powdered sugar and milk, and beat until the glaze is smooth and has a pouring consistency. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk a teaspoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.

Step 10

Once the donuts have cooled, dip the top of each donut into the cream cheese glaze, allowing any excess glaze to drip off.

Step 11

Place the glazed donuts on a wire rack to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade red velvet donuts!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	990.6 grams (990.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3251

Total Fat 132.60g	170%
Saturated Fat 51.30g	257%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.60g
Cholesterol 565mg	188%
Sodium 2595mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 489.80g	178%
Dietary Fiber 8.60g	31%
Total Sugars 339.20g
Protein 45.20g	90%

Vitamin D 159IU	793%
Calcium 389mg	30%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 866mg	18%

*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: 35.8%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 58.8%