Easy Eggless Red Velvet Donuts Recipe (2024)

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Easy Eggless Red Velvet Donuts Ingredients

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).

You’ll need:

Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

• Flour: Standard all-purpose flour works best here; skip the cake flour, bread flour, and wheat flour. Make sure to measure accurately. A kitchen scale is the best way to measure your ingredients, in my opinion.
• Cocoa Powder: I like to use unsweetened natural cocoa powder instead of Dutch-processed, because it’s more acidic and reacts with baking soda, allowing your baked goods to rise. This is especially important in egg-free baking.
• Baking powder: Make sure it’s not expired or too old. To avoid a chemical aftertaste, use baking powder that is labeled aluminum free. I usually use the Clabber Girl brand, and though the ingredients state aluminum, I’ve never noticed an aluminum aftertaste.
• Salt: I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half.
• Butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter, but if you only have salted butter handy, you can use it. In this case, skip the salt called in the recipe.
• Sugar: Regular white granulated sugar o caster sugar. I do not recommend reducing the amount of sugar or changing the type of sugar, as it will change the texture of the donuts.
• Yogurt: You can substitute plain regular yogurt for sourcream. I recommend using the full-fat versions.
• Vanilla extract: For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, tryhomemade vanilla extract! If you are looking for non-alcoholic vanilla flavoring, I recommend Simply Organic Vanilla Flavoring.
• Milk: Forbaking, I like to use whole milk. However, you can use any milk you have handy.
• Vinegar: You can use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
• Red gel food coloring:The amount of food coloring will depend on the concentration of the food coloring you are using. I recommend using gel or paste food colors since they are highly concentrated, and you’ll end up using less.

Step 2 – Mix The Wet Ingredients

Mix together milk, vinegar, yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla.

How to Make Baked Donuts Without a Donut Pan

To make your own donut pan, you will need foil paper, baking spray, and a muffin pan. First, cut a 5″×5″ (13 cm x 13 cm) foil square piece. Then, place the square piece of foil over one of your fingers. Fold the foil around your finger, gently folding the sides up, to create a mold. Place into the cavity of your muffin pan and press into place. Repeat for remaining cups.

PRO-TIP: I recommend using heavy-duty aluminum foil since they hold the form better.

Cream Cheese Glaze for Donuts

This smooth, slightly tangy cream cheese glaze is a delicious way to finish these eggless red velvet donuts up. You just need unsalted butter, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla.

Storing & Freezing Instructions

STORE: Leftovers keep well covered tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

FREEZE: Not glazed donuts can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, bring to room temperature, and then glaze if desired.

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Eggless Baking Frequently Asked Questions

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