Description
Delight your friends and family with these whimsical Ghost/Screaming Donuts, perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy brunches. Fluffy and sweet, each donut is adorned with spooky frosting and powdered sugar, making them a visual treat as well as a delicious one. This foolproof recipe guarantees that even novice bakers can whip up a batch of these charming confections that are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
- food coloring for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder (if using), and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and mix in milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients by folding gently to maintain airiness.
- Fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate with icing made from powdered sugar and milk; add food coloring as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flair, experiment with flavored glazes such as pumpkin spice or chocolate. Ensure oil is hot enough if frying for extra fluffiness—aim for around 350°F.