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The image shows four donuts with rainbow colored frosting and M&Ms on a table. The donuts could be described as Pride donuts, since rainbow colors are a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community. They could also be birthday donuts or donuts for any other celebration.

Five Ingredient Baked Donuts

Traci Wennerholm
Rainbows and love are always in style with these beautiful rainbow donuts! Perfect for a rainbow themed birthday party or pride month treat! (Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free, soy free, vegan, vegetarian, FODMAP)
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 donuts
Calories 223 kcal

Equipment

  • donut pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box cake mix can use vanilla, chocolate, yellow or Funfetti cake mix
  • ¾ cup milk can substitute dairy free
  • ¼ cup oil or melted butter
  • 1 whole egg can substitute flax or egg replacer
  • ½ cup toppings sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, mini M&M's or food paint

For the Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Frosting:

  • ½ cup chocolate chips, melted can substitute dairy free
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prepare:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Lightly grease a donut pan and set it aside.
  • Make the Donut Batter:
  • In a bowl, mix all the donut ingredients until the mixture is smooth.
  • Fill each cavity of the donut pan about ¾ full with the batter.
  • Bake the Donuts:
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11-14 minutes, or until the donuts are cooked through. They should spring back lightly when pressed, or a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Cool the Donuts:
  • Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.
  • Carefully take the donuts out of the pan and place them on a cooling rack.
  • Allow the donuts to cool completely before frosting.
  • Prepare the Frosting:
  • In a bowl, stir together the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  • Frost the Donuts:
  • Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the frosting.
  • Place the frosted donuts back on the cooling rack to allow the frosting to set completely.
  • Top with chocolate chips, sprinkles, food paint or mini M&M's.

Notes

 
To Store:
Donuts can be stored in an airtight container for a couple days or a Ziploc bag in the freezer for up to one month. Thaw at room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 246mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 44IUCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
Keyword rainbow donut, rainbow donuts, rainbow sprinkle donuts
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