Red Velvet Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa ((15g) )
• 95 g plain (all purp) flour ((3/4 cup) )
• 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon red gel food colouring (notes)
• 1 1/4 cups icing (powdered) sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 50 g cream cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   --- FOR THE RED VELVET DONUTS ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced.

3. 3

   Sift the cocoa into a mixing bowl to remove lumps then add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk to thoroughly combine.

4. 4

   Make a well in the centre and add the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, milk and vanilla. Whisk just until the batter is combined and smooth. Don't overmix.

5. 5

   Transfer the batter to a piping bag. Use spray oil to lightly grease the holes of your donut pan then pipe the batter in, to about half way up.

6. 6

   Bake for 8-9 minutes. The tops should feel springy when you lightly touch them.

7. 7

   Let them cool for 10 minutes in the tin before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool. You can wipe out the tin and regrease to cook the last 1.5 donuts (notes).

8. 8

   --- FOR THE CREAM CHEESE GLAZE ---

9. 9

   Mix the sugar, milk and vanilla to a thick paste then add the cream cheese and beat until it is smooth and dipping consistency.

10. 10

    Dip one side of each donut, then transfer back to a rack to set or eat them before setting. Double dip if you like.