Description
This gorgeous Valentine’s Day Baked Donuts Bouquet is the ultimate sweet and festive treat for your loved ones! These donuts are baked, decorated with vibrant colors, and arranged into a beautiful bouquet—perfect for gifting or sharing on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- Red and pink gel food coloring
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3-4 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red and pink gel food coloring
For Decorating:
- Valentine’s-themed sprinkles
- Edible glitter (optional)
- Wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
- Green tissue paper or leaves for the bouquet
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Color the Batter: Divide the batter into 2-3 bowls. Add a few drops of red and pink gel food coloring to create different shades. Stir gently until the colors are evenly distributed.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide the glaze into separate bowls and tint with red and pink gel food coloring.
- Glaze and Decorate: Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze, letting the excess drip off. Immediately decorate with Valentine’s-themed sprinkles and edible glitter.
- Assemble the Bouquet: Once the glaze has set, gently insert wooden skewers or lollipop sticks into the bottom of each donut. Arrange the donuts into a bouquet shape, securing them with green tissue paper or faux leaves to resemble a bouquet of flowers.
Notes
- You can customize the colors by mixing food colors to create various shades of red, pink, and purple.
- The donuts can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
- For an extra festive touch, add a small “love” note or a cute card with the bouquet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 40mg