Recipe: Romantic Evening Valentine’s Doughnut

Here is the design for a new Valentine’s Day themed doughnut, showcasing elements that conjure a romantic evening.

Ingredients

Red Velvet Doughnut:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tsp red food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Red Velvet Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp red food coloring

Toppings:

• Gold dust (edible)
• Dark chocolate curls
• Freeze-dried raspberry pieces

Instructions

1. Prepare the Doughnut Dough:
   • In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and red food coloring.
   • Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just mixed.
2. Bake the Doughnuts:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a doughnut pan.
   • Fill each doughnut well about 2/3 full with the batter.
   • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
   • Let the doughnuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
   • Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
   • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy.
4. Prepare the Red Velvet Glaze:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and red food coloring until smooth.
5. Decorate the Doughnuts:
   • Dip the top of each cooled doughnut into the red velvet glaze, then let it set for a few minutes.
   • Pipe swirls of cream cheese frosting on top of the glaze.
   • Sprinkle with edible gold dust, add dark chocolate curls, and scatter freeze-dried raspberry pieces for a burst of tartness.

This doughnut is a perfect blend of classic red velvet and cream cheese flavors, with luxurious toppings for a special Valentine’s Day treat. Enjoy!