Baked Donuts

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Baked donuts offer a guilt-free and delightful twist on the classic treat, boasting fluffy goodness and endless possibilities for creative flavors and toppings.

Ingredients:

Doughnuts:
▢2 cups all-purpose flour
▢½ cup + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
▢2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
▢1 ¼ teaspoon salt
▢2 large eggs
▢¾ cup milk, preferably whole or 2%
▢1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
▢2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Frosting:
▢1 cup powdered sugar, confectioners’ sugar
▢3-6 tablespoons heavy cream, adjust based on desired thickness
▢1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
▢1 drop gel food coloring, optional for desired color

Instructions :
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Ensure the rack is in the middle position.
Lightly grease a doughnut pan with baking spray or unsalted butter.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter with a fork or a whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula or a wooden spoon, mixing just until combined.
Pour the batter into a gallon-sized Ziplock bag and snip off one corner (about 1-inch wide) to create a makeshift piping bag. Alternatively, use a piping bag with a wide nozzle. Carefully pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
Place the doughnut pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 7 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven. Let the doughnuts cool in the pan for a minute or two, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and food coloring (if using) until smooth. The frosting should be of a ribbon-like consistency. Adjust the amount of heavy cream as necessary.
Once the doughnuts have cooled, dip the top half of each doughnut into the frosting. Allow any excess frosting to drip off, then place the doughnuts back on the wire rack for the frosting to set. You can add sprinkles while the frosting is still wet. Enjoy!

Notes:
You can customize the frosting by using different food colorings or adding toppings like sprinkles, nuts, or coconut flakes.
Ensure not to overmix the doughnut batter to get a light and fluffy texture.
The doughnuts are best consumed fresh on the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
For a dairy-free version, replace the milk with almond or soy milk and use dairy-free butter. Adjust the frosting by using a dairy-free alternative to heavy cream.