Baked Red Velvet Donuts Recipe

Name: Baked Red Velvet Donuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DONUTS:; 1/3 cups Packed Brown Sugar; 2 whole Eggs; 3 Tablespoons Melted Butter; 2 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt; 4 Tablespoons Milk; 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract; 1 Tablespoon Red Food Coloring; 3/4 cups Flour; 1/3 cups Cocoa Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; FOR THE FROSTING:; 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, At Room Temperature; 8 Tablespoons Butter, At Room Temperature; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE DONUTS:
1/3 cups Packed Brown Sugar
2 whole Eggs
3 Tablespoons Melted Butter
2 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt
4 Tablespoons Milk
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 Tablespoon Red Food Coloring
3/4 cups Flour
1/3 cups Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
FOR THE FROSTING:
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, At Room Temperature
8 Tablespoons Butter, At Room Temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

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Preheat your oven to 375u00b0F. Spray a donut pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
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For the donuts:
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In a large bowl whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, butter, yogurt, milk, vanilla and food coloring. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt into the wet ingredients and gently fold in until just mixed (I normally don't worry about sifting but it's particularly great for cocoa powder and I highly recommend it for this recipe). Evenly pour the batter into each donut well and gently tap the bottom of the pan on a counter to release any air bubbles. Bake at 375u00b0F for 8-12 minutes until the donuts are just set; if you bake them too long they'll be too dry and not at all velvety! Top with cream cheese frosting once the donuts are completely cooled.
4
For the cream cheese frosting:
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Cream together the cream cheese and butter until soft and fluffy. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Spread on cooled donuts. If you have leftovers you can always freeze it, thaw when ready to use and just whip it to regain the texture!

835

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DONUTS:, 1/3 cups Packed Brown Sugar, 2 whole Eggs, 3 Tablespoons Melted Butter, and more.

Yes, Baked Red Velvet Donuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Baked Red Velvet Donuts

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Variations & substitutions

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