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French Vanilla Doughnuts

These french vanilla doughnuts with a cappuccino glaze go perfect with a cup of coffee.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Glazing Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

French Vanilla Doughnuts

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons instant french vanilla cappuccino
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all purpose flour

Cappuccino Glaze

  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant french vanilla cappuccino
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degree
  • In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups of all purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of instant french vanilla cappuccino, 4 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and set it aside
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of whole milk with 2 large eggs, 2/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, packed, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 10 tablespoons of melted butter
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated
  • Grease a doughnut pan and fill the cavities half way with doughnut batter
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until the doughnuts feel set to the touch
  • Transfer the doughnuts onto a cooling rack to cool fully before glazing
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 cups of confectioners sugar, 1 tablespoon of instant french vanilla cappuccino and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and gradually add 1-2 tablespoons of whole milk until a smooth, but thick glaze is achieved
  • Once the doughnuts have cooled, dip them into the glaze and return them to the cooling rack for the glaze to harden
  • After 10 minutes, dip the doughnuts for a second time
  • Dust with confectioners sugar and enjoy with coffee
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature