Rainbow Glazed Donuts

10 servings

60 minutes

Rainbow glazed donuts are a true feast for the eyes and taste buds. This dessert originated in America and became popular due to its airy texture and stunning appearance. The delicate dough, made with vanilla extract and a hint of cardamom, makes the donuts fragrant and rich. The rainbow glaze, created by mixing white dye with various colors, turns each donut into a miniature work of art. A splash of lemon juice in the dough adds freshness, while the glaze adds sweetness and brightness. These donuts are perfect for children's parties, gatherings, or just to lift your spirits. They can be decorated with sprinkles to add even more joy to this colorful dessert.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 369.4
• Proteins: 3.1g
• Fats: 14.4g
• Carbohydrates: 58g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 200 g
• Sugar: 170 g
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Soda: 0.3 tsp
• Cardamom: 0.3 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 60 ml
• Milk: 140 ml
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Butter: 85 g
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tsp
• Powdered sugar: 250 g
• Water: 2 tbsp
• Pink food coloring: to taste
• Yellow food coloring: to taste
• Blue food coloring: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Mix sugar with melted butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 170 g
   • Butter: 85 g

2. Add an egg at room temperature.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. Mix vegetable oil and vanilla essence into the mass.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 60 ml
   • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

4. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and a pinch of cardamom.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 200 g
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Soda: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Cardamom: 0.3 teaspoon

5. Combine half of the dry mass with the liquid. Add milk and lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 140 ml
   • Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon

6. Add the remaining dry mass to the dough. Mix until homogeneous.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 200 g

7. Grease the donut mold with vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 60 ml

8. Transfer the prepared dough to a piping bag and fill the mold.

9. Bake the donuts at 220 degrees for 7-10 minutes. The finished donuts should spring back slightly when touched.

10. Remove the donuts from the mold and cool on a rack.

11. While the donuts cool, prepare the glaze. First, mix powdered sugar with water, and when the mixture is uniform, add a couple of drops of white coloring. The white coloring is needed to make the mixture brighter and opaque.

    Required ingredients:

    • Powdered sugar: 250 g
    • Water: 2 tablespoons
    • Pink food coloring:  to taste

12. Add colored dyes to the ready glaze, literally 1-2 drops each, and dip each donut in it one by one.

    Required ingredients:

    • Yellow food coloring:  to taste
    • Blue food coloring:  to taste

13. You can decorate the donuts with pastry sprinkles if desired. Leave the donuts on a rack for 10 minutes to let the glaze set.