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February 19, 2025

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These light and fluffy donuts are filled with sprinkles and taste just like a birthday cake! I love stacking them up into a cake for parties or just serving them on their own at get-togethers.

Birthday Cake Donuts With Vanilla Glaze
Birthday Cake Donuts With Vanilla Glaze
Birthday Cake Donuts With Vanilla Glaze
Birthday Cake Donuts With Vanilla Glaze
Birthday Cake Donuts With Vanilla Glaze
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Birthday Cake Donuts With Vanilla Glaze

Ingredients

Donuts
Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Birthday Cake Donuts

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Preheat oven to 375°F (350°F for sea-level). Grease the cavities of a donut pan, and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, canola oil, artificial vanilla extract, and egg whites. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until just barely mixed (a few dry spots are ok). The donut batter will be the same texture as a thick pancake batter.
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Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the rainbow sprinkles into the batter until there are no dry spots (don’t overmix)! Spoon the batter into a large piping bag (or a plastic bag with the tip cut off).
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Pipe the batter into the donut pan cavities about 1/2 way full (don’t go more than halfway, or the batter will rise too much and you won’t get a hole in the center). Bake for about 9-10 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, and then let them cool completely on a rack. Dip each cooled donut halfway into the glaze, letting the excess glaze drip off. Decorate as desired, and let the glaze set completely, about 20 minutes. Serve! Store extras in an air-tight container for up to three days.

Glaze

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While the donuts are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, salt, and artificial vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth! If the glaze is too thick, add milk 1 Tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Sprinkle Distribution Magic 🌈
    Fold sprinkles into the batter gently and freeze them for 10 minutes before mixing to prevent color bleeding and ensure even distribution throughout the donuts.
  • Donut Frying Precision 🍩
    Maintain oil temperature at exactly 350°F for the perfect golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior, using a candy thermometer for accuracy.
  • Glaze Temperature Trick 🧊
    Let donuts cool for 5-10 minutes before glazing to prevent the glaze from becoming too thin and sliding off, creating a perfect smooth coating.
  • Egg White Whipping Technique 🥚
    Whip egg whites to soft peaks before folding into the batter to create maximum lift and an incredibly light, fluffy donut texture.
  • Sprinkle Adhesion Pro Tip 🎂
    If sprinkles aren't sticking to the glaze, lightly mist the donuts with water before sprinkling to ensure perfect coverage and decoration.

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Sunday Table

I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️

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