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Baked Funfetti Donuts

Delicious and fluffy baked donuts filled with colorful sprinkles, perfect for any celebration or indulgent breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donut Batter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 2 cups cake flour substitute all-purpose flour if necessary
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste for glaze
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk for glaze, as needed
  • pink food coloring optional
  • rainbow sprinkles for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray your donut pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla bean paste, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Take half of the dry ingredients from the medium bowl and mix it into the egg mixture. Stir until just combined.
  6. Add the milk to the mixture and stir until smooth.
  7. Gently fold in the remaining dry ingredients and rainbow sprinkles until just combined.
Baking
  1. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or spoon it into the donut pan, filling each cavity halfway.
  2. Bake the donuts for 10-11 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  3. Remove the donut pan and invert it onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla bean paste in a small bowl.
  2. Gradually add whole milk until reaching your desired consistency. Optionally add pink food coloring.
  3. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and immediately sprinkle with additional rainbow sprinkles.

Notes

These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze any excess donuts by placing them in a single layer and then in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.