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King Cake Donuts

King Cake Donuts

Delight in the festive flavors of King Cake Donuts, a perfect treat for Mardi Gras celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup colored sanding sugars (purple, green, gold)

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the donut pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just blended.
  5. Fill the donut pan with the batter and bake for 12 minutes.
  6. Allow the donuts to cool before glazing.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk or cream and vanilla extract for the glaze.
  8. Dip the cooled donuts in the glaze and sprinkle with sanding sugars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

Customize your King Cake Donuts by adding different flavored extracts or fillings to surprise your taste buds.

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