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Baked red velvet cake donuts glazed with chocolate glaze on a wire rack
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Baked Red Velvet Cake Donut Recipe (with Chocolate Glaze)

These homemade red velvet cake donuts are made from scratch without cake mix! Imagine sinking your teeth into a delicious donut-shaped red velvet cake, glazed with an irresistible chocolate icing. You can decorate them with some sprinkles to make them suitable for any occasion.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 donuts
Calories: 299kcal
Author: Sabine

Ingredients

Red Velvet Cake Batter

Chocolate Glaze

  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate bars, chopped
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease two 6-cavity donut pans and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, butter, oil, and vanilla until combined. Add the vinegar and red food coloring (if used) and whisk to combine. Then add the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • Transfer the batter to a piping bag and cut off the tip. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans until the cavities are about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 10-11 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 
  • Place the chopped chocolate, butter, light corn syrup, and water in a heatproof bowl and melt in the microwave. Stir every 20 seconds. Then, let cool for a few minutes.
  • Dip the tops of the cake donuts into the glaze and decorate as desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg