Description
Irresistible Heart Donuts bring romantic sweetness to dessert tables with their charming shape and delicate texture. Delightful pastry perfection creates moments of pure culinary love for passionate bakers seeking delectable treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze and Decoration Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and applying a light coating of grease to a heart-shaped donut mold.
- Combine the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, leavening agent, and salt – in a mixing vessel, ensuring a uniform blend through thorough whisking.
- In a separate container, vigorously integrate the liquid components: milk, egg, liquefied butter, and aromatic vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with minimal disruption to maintain a delicate texture. Cease mixing once ingredients are just incorporated.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared mold, filling each cavity approximately two-thirds full to allow adequate rising space.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Test donuts’ readiness by gently pressing – they should spring back resilientlly. Allow a brief five-minute cooling period within the pan before relocating to a wire cooling surface.
- Craft a glossy coating by whisking confectioners’ sugar with milk and vanilla extract until achieving a silky consistency. Introduce red food coloring incrementally to create a delicate pink or vibrant red hue.
- Immerse each cooled donut into the glaze, allowing excess to cascade off. Immediately embellish with a shower of rainbow sprinkles for a playful, celebratory appearance.
- Rest the decorated donuts on the wire rack, permitting the glaze to solidify before presenting these delectable treats.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter mixing and consistent texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can lead to tough, dense donuts that lack the desired light and fluffy consistency.
- Grease the donut pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of perfectly shaped heart donuts.
- If you don’t have a heart-shaped pan, use a standard donut pan or muffin tin as an alternative baking vessel.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with natural food coloring like beet juice or raspberry puree for a healthier pink glaze option.
- Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness and soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg