Description
These Valentine Pink Donuts with Sprinkles are fluffy, moist, and fun to make, perfect for celebrating love and sweetness. Baked to a perfect golden-pink hue, these donuts feature a light vanilla flavor with a pop of color and are topped with colorful sprinkles to add extra festive charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp pink food coloring (or to desired shade)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan generously with nonstick spray to ensure easy release after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and flavors.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender and fluffy.
- Fill Donut Molds: Using a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off, fill each donut mold about three-quarters full to allow space for baking and rising.
- Bake the Donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Remove from oven and allow donuts to cool on a wire rack.
- Add Sprinkles: Once the donuts are cooled, decorate the tops with a generous amount of colorful sprinkles for a festive finish.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk.
- Ensure the egg is at room temperature to improve batter mixing and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts.
- Use a donut pan for the best shape; alternatively, silicone donut molds work well.
- Cool donuts completely before adding sprinkles to avoid melting them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
