If a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, then make him these Valentine Donuts and he’ll be yours forever!

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I might be exaggerating a bit, but these are AMAZING donuts. Like melt in your mouth delicious. And they’re double chocolate which makes them even better in my book.

To make them festively Valentine themed, all you need to do is add some adorable Valentine Sprinkles and they’re perfect!

Valentine Donuts would also make a cute breakfast for your kids on Valentine’s Day. Since they’re so simple, it won’t take a lot of effort, but they’ll love the special treat.

This recipe just bakes these donuts in a donut pan (if you don’t have one you need to get THIS ONE from Amazon…it’s THE best!)

How do you make these Valentine Donuts?

Step 1: Gather your ingredients.

You will need:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• Chocolate Cake Frosting (warmed)

What kind of flour is best for donuts?

All-purpose flour is best for making donuts. You don’t want a self-rising flour, or your donuts will be too airy and won’t have the consistency you expect from a great donut.

How do you make donut icing?

Little tip. I don’t make my own icing. I like shortcuts, so that’s what this is. Buy a container of chocolate cake frosting.

To ice your donuts, just put the frosting in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave it for thirty seconds.

Take it out and stir it. It will then be very thin and smooth. You can dip the top of your donut into the frosting this way, and it will have the perfect consistency for your Valentine donuts.

Be sure to put the sprinkles on pretty quickly after frosting so the frosting doesn’t dry and keep them from sticking. I love THESE sprinkles, and really like how mine turned out.

Tips for making Valentine Donuts:

• Batter. Don’t overfill your donut pan with batter. They will rise some, so fill them about 2/3 full for big puffy donuts.
• Sticking. Even with non-stick pans, I spray them to keep my donuts from sticking. I don’t want to have ruined donuts!
• Frosting. Frost the side you take out of the pan to over any imperfections.

Yield: 6

Valentine Donuts

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Homemade donuts are easy, and these Valentine Donuts are delicious! They’re the perfect holiday breakfast or dessert!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• Chocolate Cake Frosting (warmed)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350.
2. In a mixing bowl combine all the dry ingredients with a whisk.
3. In another separate bowl, combine all the wet ingredients.
4. Slowly mix the wet and the dry together until completely combined.
5. Spray your donut pan with non-stick spray.
6. Use a spoon to fill your donut pan with the mixture. Fill each donut section about half full as they rise quite a bit.
7. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
8. Remove them from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack for 5-7 minutes.
9. Gently remove the donuts from the pan after the’ve cooled a while, and place them onto the cooling rack to finish cooling completely.
10. While they cool, put your icing into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for thirty seconds. Stir to thin.
11. Lay out a sheet of wax paper on the counter.
12. Once the donuts are cool, quickly dip the tops into the icing, and then set them on the wax paper to dry.
13. Sprinkle each donut with Valentine Sprinkles immediately.
14. Let them dry for at least thirty minutes before eating for best results.

Notes

1. Let the donuts cool before icing.
2. Add the sprinkles while the icing is warm to make sure they stick.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 225Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 284mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 5g

Want more Valentine’s day recipes?

• Valentine Sprinkle Cookies – These cookies are SO easy to make and taste amazing!
• Conversation Heart Hand Pies – Forget the candy, make these Conversation Heart Hand Pies for Valentine’s Day instead!
• No Bake Valentine’s Cheesecake – These cute little individual serving cheesecakes are perfect for your loved ones!

Make these Valentine donuts for breakfast or dessert this Valentine’s Day! They’re the perfect festive treat!