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Easter Donuts

Easter Donuts: Light and Fluffy Treats for Your Celebration

These Easter donuts are light and fluffy, topped with a speckled glaze and colorful mini eggs, perfect for your festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Plain Flour Provides structure for light and fluffy donuts.
  • 1/2 cup Caster Sugar Can swap with granulated sugar.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Key leavening agent for airy texture.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with a flax egg for vegan.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use plant-based if dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Melted coconut oil is a great alternative.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla elevates flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Sift before mixing.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Use dairy-free milk if necessary.
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder For speckled effect.
For Decoration
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Flakes Chopped chocolate can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Mini Eggs Colorful candies for decoration.

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • piping bag
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and brush the donut pan with melted butter.
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  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix in the melted butter.
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  3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, making a well in the center.
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  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients' well and fold gently until just combined.
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  5. Fill each donut cavity about two-thirds full and bake for 9-10 minutes until springy.
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  6. Cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack. Prepare glaze by mixing icing sugar, milk, and cocoa until smooth.
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  7. Dip each cooled donut into the glaze and let excess drip off.
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  8. Flick cocoa mixture over glazed donuts to create a speckled effect.
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  9. While the glaze is tacky, sprinkle chocolate flakes and mini eggs on top.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze individually for longer storage.

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