30-MINUTE CAKE DONUTS
Bubble gum pink frosting tangled in my hair. Sprinkles stuck to the bottom of my socks. Teddy sits at attention on the kitchen rug and watches me work, his dark eyes curiously following my every move.
Every so often a whimper escapes - his way of reminding me he's still there. My glance down is greeted with an enthusiastic tail wag as new wave of hope washes over him.
Smart dog. Based on the taste of these pillowy pink beauties, it's safe to say I'd be doing some serious begging too.
30-MINUTE CAKE DONUTS
Makes 48 mini donuts, or 12 full-size donuts
(I found mini donut pans at Michael's craft store, and full-sized ones at Target)
For the donuts:
Every so often a whimper escapes - his way of reminding me he's still there. My glance down is greeted with an enthusiastic tail wag as new wave of hope washes over him.
Smart dog. Based on the taste of these pillowy pink beauties, it's safe to say I'd be doing some serious begging too.
Tomorrow I'm off to a 'Galentine's Day' party and needed something quick but fun for our Leslie Knope-inspired fete. This donut recipe fit the bill perfectly. Mixing bowl to mouth, it only took 30 minutes! Pawnee would be so proud.
Well, donut-cha want to get started? (Groan.)
Makes 48 mini donuts, or 12 full-size donuts
(I found mini donut pans at Michael's craft store, and full-sized ones at Target)
For the donuts:
- 1+1/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1+1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1+1/2 Tbsp melted butter
- Sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Spray donut plans with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix your dry ingredients together: flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt.
- Mix your wet ingredients together: buttermilk, egg and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, don't over-mix.
- Fill each donut ring about 1/3 full. (I used a small pyrex measuring cup with a spout to pour more neatly). Tap pan on counter to spread batter evenly.
- Bake 4-6 minutes. Transfer donuts to rack and cool completely before glazing (doesn't take long!)
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- a few drops food coloring of your choice
In a small saucepan on very low heat, mix all ingredients until smooth. If glaze is too thick, add a splash more milk. Dip donuts in the glaze and garnish with sprinkles right away - before they harden. (I did one at a time, assembly line style). If your glaze starts to harden in the pan, return it to low heat until it returns back to a workable consistency.
Happy Baking! <3 Grace
