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January 3, 2012 14 Comments

Baked Red Velvet Doughnuts (Reduced Fat & 233 calories)

 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Husband!red velvet 114

Today mark’s my husband’s ## birthday.  He’s one of those who doesn’t make a big deal about his birthday, and I’m the exact opposite which means, STOP everything you are doing and make it all about I.red velvet 130
Each year I try to think of ways to make my husband’s birthday special and each year he declines my suggestions and tells me not to make a big deal about it.  I only have one word to say to him – WHATEVER!red velvet 182
His ideal birthday means no desserts from outside, no dining outside because we’ve been pigging out for the last 2 weeks, no gifts, and only homemade food for dinner. red velvet 185
Can you believe it?  Seriously, if you knew me, you’d know I’m the exact opposite of him which translates to… dessert from New York City, dinner at a romantic restaurant, lots of gifts, and no homemade food!red velvet 205
So this year, I made it about him and partly complied.red velvet 216
This means I baked doughnuts at home, we agreed that dinner at a restaurant will be over the weekend, gifts – well, I can’t NOT give him gifts on his birthday, that’s the best part and I totally ignore his thoughts on this one.  And dinner tonight will be homemade food.  red velvet 220
That’s fair, don’t you think?red velvet 246
Happy Birthday VS!  Here is to wishing you a lifetime full of happiness and hope you have a great day back at work.  Hopefully you’ll like what I have planned.  Love, me.red velvet 268
And now let’s talk Baked Red Velvet Doughnuts.  I found this recipe on one of my favorite food sites – How Sweet Eats by Jessica.  The original recipe is from Wilton.red velvet 257
As you know I’m a huge fan of Red Velvet anything, and I recently made this decadent Red Velvet Cake over Christmas which incorporated oil in the recipe.  This version of Red Velvet Doughnuts uses butter which I feel results in a dryer cake and not as moist – especially when it comes to red velvet.  More on the review below, but overall these doughnuts turned out A-OK.  Enjoy!red velvet 234

NUTRITION:
There is no nutrition in this recipe.  



MODIFICATIONS I MADE:

  • Instead of using 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp of sugar, I just used 1/3 cup of sugar. 
  • Instead of using a full fat cream cheese glaze, I used reduced-fat cream cheese and milk to make the glaze.


APPROXIMATE NUTRITION PER SERVING
(makes 6 big doughnuts)
*you can also make 12 smaller doughnuts and cut the nutrition in half.

  • Calories: 233 cals
  • Fat: 7.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
  • Carbs: 38 g
  • Protein: 5.3 g
  • Fiber: 0.3 g


BAKED RED VELVET DOUGHNUTS (REDUCED FAT)
(mostly adapted by How Sweet Eats; originally from Wilton)

~ yields 6 large doughnuts @ 425 degrees using a doughnut baking tray

INGREDIENTS:
*you can use Cake Flour instead of using a combination of All-Purpose Flour & Cornstarch.

  • *All-Purpose Flour – 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp
  • *Cornstarch – 2 tbsp
  • Baking Powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – 1/4 tsp
  • Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – 2 tbsp
  • Sugar – 1/3 cup
  • Egg – 1 large (lightly beaten)
  • Buttermilk 1.5% Lowfat – 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp
  • Unsalted Butter – 2 tbsp (melted and cooled)
  • Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp
  • Distilled White Vinegar – 3/4 tsp
  • Baking Soda – 1/2 tsp
  • Red Food Color – 1 tsp


DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.blondies 073
2. Grease a doughnut baking tray with butter.red velvet donut 116
3. In a mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients – flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and sugar.  Whisk.red velvet donut 106
4. Add the egg and buttermilk.  Combine.red velvet donut 109
5. Add the butter.  Combine.red velvet donut 112
6. In a small bowl, add the vinegar and baking soda.  You’ll observe a reaction.  Add the vanilla extract.red velvet donut 110
7. Add the contents of the small bowl to the batter.  Mix.red velvet donut 114
8. Add the red food color and mix – do not overmix.red velvet donut 115
9. Using a spoon, add the batter to the doughnut pan.  You can also add the batter to a Ziploc bag and snip off the end – whichever is easier.red velvet donut 117
10. Into the oven for 8 minutes.red velvet donut 119
11. This is what you should have.red velvet donut 120


CREAM CHEESE GLAZE (REDUCD FAT)
enough to glaze 6 to 8 doughnuts


INGREDIENTS:

  • Neufchatel Cream Cheese – 2 ounces (or reduced-fat cream cheese)
  • Powdered Sugar – 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp
  • Milk 2% Reduced Fat – 2 tbsp


DIRECTIONS:

1. Dip each doughnut into the cream cheese glaze for a few seconds.  Set aside on a flat plate.red velvet donut 129

2. Top with chocolate sprinkles.  Indulge with tea.red velvet 256

OVERALL RATING:
4 / 5
Overall, I found these Baked Red Velvet Doughnuts to be slightly dryer.  The doughnut wasn’t as moist as I had hoped, and as I mentioned above I prefer anything red velvet made with oil over butter.  In addition, I thought there was way too much cocoa powder incorporated in this recipe, and instead there should only have been a hint of cocoa.

Furthermore, these donuts were huge.  I probably need to invest in another donut pan so they are just the right size, or simply just have the donut portion of the recipe.

I’ll have to re-work this recipe and come up with one that suits my palette.  Having said that, these doughnuts are definitely good, but they need to enjoyed when warm.  They don’t taste as great after 4 hours or more.  The cream cheese glaze is what makes these doughnuts sweet, creamy, and indulgent..

TELL ME: Have you ever baked doughnuts in the past?  If so, share some of your recipes.

Recipes You Will Love:

Red Velvet Swirl Cheesecake Brownies Red Velvet Hot Cocoa with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting (REDUCED FAT) The New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies Red Velvet Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze (lightened up, 100% whole wheat)

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  1. Anonymous says

    January 3, 2012 at 7:51 am

    This looks amazing, I wish I was there to partake in it. JC

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  2. Ameena says

    January 3, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday to your hubby! Homemade food is seriously the best gift ever. And I'm with him – I could care less about my bday! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    January 3, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    this looks great
    tell VU i said happy b-day
    Sonia

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  4. Khushboo says

    January 4, 2012 at 7:43 am

    Wow I don't blame your hubby for wanting to eat homemade food…look who he has cooking! These look amazing! Wishing him a very happy birthday!

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  5. honeywhatscooking says

    January 4, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Thanks guys, it seems all of you sided with him. I'm sure he'll be happy.

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  6. sweetpeaskitchen.com says

    January 4, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    I really need to get a doughnut pan! These look insanely delicious! Happy birthday to your husband! 🙂

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  7. kelly @ paper doll theory says

    January 5, 2012 at 4:14 am

    looks delicious! love all thinga red velvet 🙂

    love kelly

    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

    Reply
  8. BeetleBuggy says

    January 7, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    My husband is just like yours and I'm just like you…I plan for birthdays, especially mine, months ahead cos I always get so excited! The baked doughnuts look absolutely yummy!

    Reply
  9. honeywhatscooking says

    January 11, 2012 at 2:38 am

    The donut pan is worth getting. Thanks guys!

    Reply
  10. PV Panels Reading says

    March 5, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Wow these look seriously good!! YUM!!!!! Thanks for sharing! Oh and I am totally with you on the birthday front..completely ignore request for no gifts!!

    Reply
  11. The Head Caterer says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    These look amazing. I'm doing a cooking class tomorrow and i was struggling what to cook, I'm deffo going to make these…I think this recipe is good because you can change some of the ingredients on the top of the doughnut to suit yourself.

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  12. honeywhatscooking says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    @The Head Caterer – please check my suggestions.. because these could have been more moist. Also, you can probably add half the batter to another doughnut pan. Let me know how they turn out.

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  13. Aurelia says

    July 30, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Such a nice colour, I really love velvet coloured batter. As some people have to stay on diet for most of their life (hi, that's also me) some sweets with reduced fat are wonderful. And if they appear in such beautiful colours like your doughnuts it's even better!

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