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    Home » Recipes » Breads and Doughnuts » Red Velvet Cake Donuts

    Published: Jan 25, 2019 · Modified: Nov 13, 2020 by Jessica Robinson · This post may contain affiliate links

    Red Velvet Cake Donuts

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    red velvet doughnuts with glaze
    Red Velvet doughnuts lined up against each other in a galvanized metal serving tray

    Red Velvet Cake Doughnuts drizzled with a thin layer of icing are the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or to pair with your cup of coffee. Super easy to make homemade doughnuts using simple ingredients.

    Red velvet cake doughnuts sitting in a galvanized tray

    Here in the South we love everything red velvet. And what better way to enjoy it than in a Red Velvet Cake Doughnut drizzled with a thin layer of yummy icing. Growing up, my mother would often make homemade cake doughnuts as a sweet treat. We ate them hot off the stove and savored every single bite. Be sure and check out my Red Velvet Whoopie Pie recipe!

    How to make Red Velvet Cake Doughnuts:

    Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, using either a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar, until light and fluffy.

    Step 2: Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder into a medium bowl and set aside.

    Step 3: Add the eggs, one at a time and continue to mix until they are incorporated. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally. Add the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing to combine.

    Step 4: Add the dry ingredients and apple cider vinegar and combine. Again, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to be sure everything is mixed well.

    Step 5: Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and roll out to about ½-inch thickness. Use a 3 ½-inch doughnut cutter to cut out the doughnuts. Gently pick them up and place them on a half sheet pans lined with parchment paper. (This is a fairly sticky dough, roll them on a generously floured work surface)

    Step 6: Line a half sheet pan with several layers of paper towels and set aside. In a large pot, heat about 3-4 inches of canola oil to 375 degrees F. Use a digital thermometer to get an accurate temperature read. Gently drop about 4 doughnuts into the hot oil, do not overcrowd the pot. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Flipping the doughnut once. Remove from the oil and let drain on the paper towels.

    To make homemade doughnuts, you’ll need a donut cutter. And, unless you have a cute mom & pop type kitchen store near you, it’s likely it will be very hard to find a donut cutter. So just order it on Amazon!

    My most popular doughnut recipes (Apple Cider Donuts and Pumpkin Donuts, just to name a few!) Keep checking back for them! You can check out my recipe for Blueberry Cake Doughnuts.

    If you can get wild blueberries, definitely use them in this particular recipe. Besides having way more flavor than the traditional size blueberry, they just work better in this doughnut recipe. With only a few simple kitchen tools, you can create homemade doughnuts.

    To save time, make them the day before, cover with plastic wrap, and place them in the fridge overnight. Fry them up fresh in the morning. Or, if you’re like us and you simply cannot wait, fry them right away! Canola oil is my choice of oils to fry doughnuts or my famous Fried Apple Hand Pies. As it doesn’t add any flavor to what you’re frying up. Get your rolling pin ready and a simple doughnut cutter. If you have a great kitchen store near you, you can probably find a doughnut cutter there. If not, simply order it from Amazon. I use a 3 ½-inch cutter.

    To make a Simple Glaze for Doughnuts:

    Mix 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 4-5 tablespoons of whole milk. Whisk this mixture together. Adjust the thickness by adjusting the amount of milk. You want this mixture to be fairly thin.

    Homemade red velvet doughnuts
    Glazed red velvet cake doughnuts drying on a baking rack with small whisk.

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    Red Velvet Cake Doughnuts

    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time3 mins
    Total Time28 mins
    Red Velvet Cake Doughnuts drizzled with a thin layer of icing are the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or to pair with your cup of coffee. Super easy to make using simple ingredients.
    Course: Breakfast, Breakfast or Brunch
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Servings: 18 doughnuts and holes
    Calories: 275kcal
    Author: Jessica Robinson

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
    • 3 large eggs room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 teaspoons red food coloring
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • Icing:
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 5-6 tablespoons whole milk

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, using either a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar, until light and fluffy.
    • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder into a medium bowl and set aside.
    • Add the eggs, one at a time and continue to mix until they are incorporated. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally. Add the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing to combine.
    • Add the dry ingredients and apple cider vinegar and combine. Again, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to be sure everything is mixed well.
    • Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and roll out to about ½-inch thickness. Use a 3 ½-inch doughnut cutter to cut out the doughnuts. Gently pick them up and place them on a half sheet pans lined with parchment paper. (This is a fairly sticky dough, roll them on a generously floured work surface)
    • Line a half sheet pan with several layers of paper towels and set aside. In a large pot, heat about 3-4 inches of canola oil to 375 degrees F. Use a digital thermometer to get an accurate temperature read. Gently drop about 4 doughnuts into the hot oil, do not overcrowd the pot. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Flipping the doughnut once. Remove from the oil and let drain on the paper towels.
    • Whisk together the glaze ingredients. Dip only one side of the doughnut into the glaze. Let drip dry on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper, with baking rack set on it. (if desired, frost them with cream cheese or vanilla frosting and add sprinkles)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Lynette says

      January 29, 2018 at 7:10 pm

      Wow! These look amazing! I love that they are baked.

      Reply
    2. Debs says

      January 29, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love these! I’m a big fan of donuts, so these will have to be made!

      Reply
    3. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

      January 29, 2018 at 6:59 am

      Red velvet is my FAVORITE and these look absolutely divine!

      Reply
    4. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

      January 28, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      Oh I love red velvet cake! Love that you made them into doughnuts. I would eat these in record time

      Reply
    5. Sharon Glascoe says

      January 28, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      These gorgeous red donuts would be perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast. Red Velvet is one of my favorites.

      Reply
    6. Helene says

      January 28, 2018 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      I wish your red velvet doughnuts were my breakfast now they look incredible! Here red velvet is still not that common but I think this year it should pick up in popularity.

      Reply
    7. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      January 27, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      homemade donuts are my absolutee favvvv and love all things red velvet.

      Reply
    8. Gina says

      January 26, 2018 at 1:16 am

      5 stars
      So true! My grandparents are southern and we LOVE velvet everything! But red velvet doughnuts will take my obsession to another level lol

      Reply
    9. Veena Azmanov says

      January 25, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      Love donuts and love red velet!! These would be perfect for valentines day!! Love the glaze on these… yum! Saving for later.

      Reply
    10. Jenni says

      January 25, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      I have one of those donut pans, but I love that you have an actual donut cutter! These red velvet donuts would be such a sweet treat to wake up to on a weekend!

      Reply
    11. Ben Myhre says

      January 23, 2018 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      Donuts are a weakness of mine. Technically, all fried bread, but donuts seem to be around way too often.

      Reply
    12. Becky Tarala says

      January 23, 2018 at 4:32 pm

      These are so perfect for Valentine’s Day! I love the idea of a little extra frosting and sprinkles. I need a donut cutter stat! LOL! Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂

      Reply

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