It’s here Valentine’s Day weekend! I love Valentine’s Day! It is a perfect time of year to remember those we love and celebrate the relationships we hold dear. 

Last year I made red velvet scones! Red Velvet can be made just about into anything. I have made in the past pancakes, waffles, brownies, cake, cupcakes, & cookies. 

  
This recipe yields 14 donuts

Donut Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

1 tb cocoa

1 1/2 tsp red food coloring 

1 tsp vinegar 

2/3 cup sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup low fat buttermilk

1/2 tsp kosher salt

2 tsp baking powder

2 large eggs

2 tb canola oil

Cream cheese frosting ingredients:

2 oz 1/3 fat reduced cream cheese (room temperature)

1 tb skim milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1cup powdered sugar

Sprinkles (optional)

Directions 

1. Preheat oven 425 degrees.   Cooking spray your donut pan. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, sugar, & salt. 

3. In a seperate bowl mix vinegar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients. Mix well with spatula however be careful to not overmuch.

4. Use a piping bag to fill the donut vessel 2/3 full. Please note this batter will leak out of the bag. 

5. Pat the pan on the counter and bake for 5-6 minutes at 425 degrees. Or until tooth pick comes out clean. 

6. Allow to cool in pan for 1-2 minutes, remove from pan and allow to cool for 5 minutes on wire rack. 

7. While donuts are cooling, start the frosting. In a small bowl mix the soft cream cream with milk and vanilla. Gradually add the powdered sugar. Mix well so all the powdered sugar clumps vanish.

8. Place the frosting in a squeeze bottle and once donuts cool decorate as you wish. Sprinkle with red hearts or lips.