Easy Halloween Donuts You Can Make Today
Homemade donuts with a comforting orange flavor, perfect for Halloween celebrations and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients by whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients in another bowl: milk, orange juice, melted butter, egg, and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry mixture, mixing gently until just blended.
- Fill each donut mold about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool donuts in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice and zest until smooth.
- Glaze the cooled donuts, allowing excess to drip off.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed juice and zest for the best flavor. Consider substitutions for a dairy-free option or add cinnamon for spice.