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King Cake Donuts

King Cake Donuts

Experience the festive delight of King Cake Donuts, perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon food coloring (purple, green, and gold)
Frying
  • 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • deep fryer or large pot
  • donut cutter
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Frying
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Use a donut cutter to shape the donuts from the dough and carefully place them in the hot oil.
  3. Fry the donuts until golden brown on both sides, about 15 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Icing
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to create the icing.
  2. Divide the icing into three bowls and add food coloring to each (purple, green, and gold).
  3. Dip the cooled donuts into the icing and let them set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different spices or toppings to make these donuts uniquely yours.

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