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Close-up of a vibrant birthday cake doughnut with colorful sprinkles on a decorated table.
Alyssa

Birthday Cake Doughnuts

Fun and festive breakfast recipe for a birthday!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 doughnuts
Course: Breakfast, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 248

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 7 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon half and half or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pink food gel coloring (as needed)
  • additional sprinkles

Equipment

  • 1 Doughnut Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a standard 6-cavity doughnut pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the half and half, egg, butter and vanilla.
  3. Add the liquids to the dry mixture and stir to combine until there are no longer any dry streaks of flour. Fold in the sprinkles until evenly distributed.
  4. Using a piping bag (or spoon), fill the prepared doughnut pan about two-thirds full of batter. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until toothpick inserted into the doughnuts comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 3 minutes before inverting the pan and unmolding the doughnuts.
  5. In a medium bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, half and half, and vanilla until smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring until desired color is achieved.
  6. Dip the doughnuts into the glaze and immediately top with sprinkles. Doughnuts can be enjoyed immediately or once the glaze is set.

Notes

These doughnuts make a delightful treat for birthdays or any special occasion!