Imagine biting into a soft, fluffy doughnut that tastes exactly like your favorite birthday cake - but better! These Baked Birthday Cake Doughnuts are about to transform your breakfast or dessert game with their irresistible blend of sweet vanilla, colorful sprinkles, and bakery-style perfection. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving a delightful treat, these homemade doughnuts will make you feel like you're at a party with every single bite.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 doughnuts
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 12-cavity non-stick doughnut pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter to ensure easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk these wet ingredients thoroughly until they are completely blended and smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold and mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, which can result in tough doughnuts.
- Fold in 1/4 cup of the sprinkles into the batter, reserving the remaining 1/4 cup for topping.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the doughnuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then gently remove them from the pan and transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, prepare a simple glaze or frosting of your choice. Dip the top of each doughnut into the glaze and immediately sprinkle with the remaining colorful sprinkles.
- Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy the doughnuts within 2 days for the best taste and texture.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter mixing and consistent texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense doughnuts. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For extra moisture, you can substitute part of the milk with sour cream or yogurt.
- Invest in a good non-stick doughnut pan for easy release and perfect shapes.
- Let doughnuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the topping from sliding off.
- Store in an airtight container and consume within 2 days for maximum freshness.
- Experiment with different sprinkle colors and glaze variations to make each batch unique!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg
