Description
Learn how to make delicious Velvet Donut Love Rings. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (you can substitute half with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (feel free to swap for coconut sugar for a richer taste)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, but adds a warm note)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice as a substitute)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (can use coconut oil if dairy-free)
- Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for dusting (optional, but highly recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with butter or non-stick spray to ensure easy release.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined. This dry mix is the foundation for your velvet texture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. The buttermilk adds that tender crumb I love, a trick I’ve learned over years of experimenting when Eli was picky about textures.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula. Avoid overmixing—just combine until you see no dry streaks. Overmixing can make these donuts tough, and trust me, I’ve made that mistake more times than I can count.
- Fold in the melted butter until just incorporated. The fat keeps the donuts moist and soft, a lesson I first picked up while patching up that chili disaster: fat balances everything.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full. This helps them rise nicely without overflowing.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops spring back when gently pressed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. My kitchen always smells like a little slice of heaven at this stage.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. If you want, dust them with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar while still slightly warm for that extra touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Velvet Donut Love Rings, recipe, cooking, food
