Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, and this calls for sweet, delicious dairy recipe treats to share with your loved ones. These red velvet donuts are the perfect ending to a date night or just hanging out with your friends.
Dairy Recipe for Homemade Donuts
Ingredients for Red Velvet Donuts
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- sprinkles
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 ounces softened cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons of milk
Instructions for Red Velvet Donuts
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Generously grease a doughnut pan and set aside.
- Place the milk, eggs, vanilla, and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on medium-low speed until combined. Add the cake mix and mix on low speed until blended. Increase speed to medium and mix 30-45 seconds
- Spoon the batter into a piping bag or zippered plastic bag. Snip off a corner of the bag.
- Pipe batter into doughnut pan, filling each doughnut cup 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, until doughnuts spring back when touched. Allow to cool in pan for 3-5 minutes. Turn doughnuts out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Instructions for Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until completely smooth; about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar. Add in the milk. Once the milk is combined, beat frosting on high-speed for 1-2 minutes.
- Spread frosting on cooled donuts.
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