Pin It Fluffy baked donuts infused with nostalgic cream soda flavor and topped with a colorful birthday cake glaze and sprinkles are perfect for celebrations or a fun treat. These donuts come together quickly for a vibrant addition to any dessert table.
I remember the delight on my niece's face when she tasted her first cream soda donut fresh for her birthday. The sweet aroma filled our kitchen, and the colorful sprinkles made everyone smile.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Baking powder: 1 1/2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Cream soda (not diet): 2/3 cup (160 ml)
- Whole milk: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Unsalted butter (melted and cooled): 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Powdered sugar (sifted): 1 1/2 cups (180 g)
- Cream soda: 2 to 3 tbsp
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp
- Rainbow sprinkles (plus more for topping): 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cavity donut pan lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk cream soda, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and gently mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Pipe Batter:
- Spoon batter into a piping bag or large zip-top bag, snip the tip, and pipe into prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake Donuts:
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until donuts gently spring back and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool Donuts:
- Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze:
- Whisk powdered sugar, cream soda (1 tablespoon at a time), and vanilla extract until thick but pourable, then stir in sprinkles.
- Glaze and Decorate:
- Dip tops of cooled donuts into glaze and let excess drip off. Add extra sprinkles immediately.
- Set and Serve:
- Let glaze set for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Pin It Baking these donuts together has become a tradition for my family birthdays. The kitchen smells wonderful, and everyone likes to help with dipping and decorating.
Required Tools
Donut pan, two mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag or large zip-top bag, wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (wheat), eggs, and dairy; some sprinkles may have soy or nut traces.
Nutritional Information (per donut)
Calories: 220, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 36 g, Protein: 3 g
Pin It Let everyone add their favorite sprinkles for a fun finishing touch. These donuts are sure to bring smiles to any celebration!
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I achieve a strong cream soda flavor?
Use regular cream soda and add cream soda extract for a more pronounced taste in both the batter and glaze.
- → Can I substitute whole milk with another type?
Yes, 2% milk works well, though the donuts may be slightly less rich than with whole milk.
- → What’s the best way to fill the donut pan?
Spoon batter into a piping bag or zip-top bag, snip the end, and pipe evenly into each donut cavity.
- → How do I prevent donuts from becoming dry?
Avoid overmixing the batter and monitor baking closely—donuts are done when they spring back lightly.
- → Can these be made ahead of time?
Yes, prepare up to a day in advance; store in an airtight container at room temperature for freshness.
- → Are these suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, they contain no meat products but include dairy and eggs, fitting a vegetarian diet.