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Sunday Table
February 19, 2025
These light and fluffy donuts are filled with sprinkles and taste just like a birthday cake! I love stacking them up into a cake for parties or just serving them on their own at get-togethers.
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Birthday Cake Donuts With Vanilla Glaze
Birthday Cake Donuts
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Preheat oven to 375°F (350°F for sea-level). Grease the cavities of a donut pan, and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, canola oil, artificial vanilla extract, and egg whites. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until just barely mixed (a few dry spots are ok). The donut batter will be the same texture as a thick pancake batter.
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Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the rainbow sprinkles into the batter until there are no dry spots (don’t overmix)! Spoon the batter into a large piping bag (or a plastic bag with the tip cut off).
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Pipe the batter into the donut pan cavities about 1/2 way full (don’t go more than halfway, or the batter will rise too much and you won’t get a hole in the center). Bake for about 9-10 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, and then let them cool completely on a rack. Dip each cooled donut halfway into the glaze, letting the excess glaze drip off. Decorate as desired, and let the glaze set completely, about 20 minutes. Serve! Store extras in an air-tight container for up to three days.
Glaze
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While the donuts are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, salt, and artificial vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth! If the glaze is too thick, add milk 1 Tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Sprinkle Suspension Technique 🎂Toss sprinkles in a small amount of flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the donuts.
- Glaze Temperature Precision 🍩Allow donuts to cool for exactly 10 minutes before glazing to ensure the perfect coating consistency and prevent runny or too-thick glaze.
- Donut Piping Pro Hack 💨Use a piping bag or a zip-lock bag with the corner cut off for creating perfectly uniform donuts with minimal mess and maximum control.
- Sprinkle Application Mastery 🌈Apply sprinkles immediately after glazing while the surface is still wet to ensure maximum adhesion and a professional-looking finish.
- Oil Temperature Control 🌡️Maintain a consistent 350°F oil temperature when frying to achieve golden-brown donuts that are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.
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