Description
Valentine Donuts are a delightful way to celebrate love with their heart-shaped design and vibrant colors. These fluffy, baked treats topped with pink icing and colorful sprinkles are perfect for sharing with that special someone or brightening up any Valentine’s Day celebration. Easy to make and customizable, these sweet pastries promise to leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- Pink food coloring (to taste)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Fill each donut cavity halfway with batter and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- For topping, whisk powdered sugar with milk and pink food coloring to desired shade. Dip cooled donuts in icing and top with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg