# What You'll Need:
→ Donuts Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2/3 cup cream soda (not diet)
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Birthday Cake Glaze
11 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2–3 tablespoons cream soda
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles, plus extra for topping
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 12-cavity donut pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk cream soda, whole milk, melted unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to retain light texture.
05 - Transfer the batter into a piping bag or large zip-top bag, snip the corner, and pipe into prepared cavities, filling each about two-thirds full.
06 - Place pan in oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until donuts spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
08 - In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons cream soda and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Stir in 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles.
09 - Dip the tops of cooled donuts into the glaze, letting excess drip off. Immediately decorate with additional rainbow sprinkles as desired.
10 - Let glazed donuts rest for 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature until glaze is firm to touch.
