Description
Silky Vanilla Cream Donuts are a delightful treat that combines light, fluffy dough with a rich, creamy vanilla filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these homemade donuts evoke sweet childhood memories with each bite. With a golden-brown exterior and endless customization options, they are sure to impress family and friends during any occasion. Indulge in this easy-to-follow recipe and savor the joy of freshly baked donuts right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 melted butter
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp extra vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the 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, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Fill each cavity of the donut pan halfway with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown; let cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and extra vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fill cooled donuts with cream using a piping bag or slice them open.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Substitute almond extract for vanilla for a nutty flavor. - Add chocolate chips to the cream filling for extra sweetness. - Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for optimal fluffiness.