These rich donuts make a wonderful dessert or sinful snack. The cream cheese glaze is the perfect complement to these cake-like donuts.

Yields: Makes 10 to 12 Donuts.

Ingredients

1 cup of cake flour ½ teaspoon of baking powder ¼ teaspoon of salt 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup of granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons) 1 large egg, beaten 1/3 cup of buttermilk (plus 1 tablespoon) 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

• ¾ teaspoon of distilled white vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon of baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon of red food coloring

For the Glaze

• ¼ cup of whipped cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ½ cup of powdered sugar
• 4 to 5 teaspoons of heavy cream (or more depending on the texture)

Method of Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 425º F.
• Combine the cocoa, flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Mix well with a spoon.
• Add the egg and buttermilk. Mix well. Then add the butter. Stir.
• Mix the baking soda and vinegar together in a small bowl. Add the vanilla, and stir.
• Add the mixture to the donut batter.
• Stir in the red food coloring.
• Spoon the batter into a lightly greased donut pan. Fill each mold about 2/3 full.
• Bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before removing.
• In a small bowl, whisk the cream cheese vigorously until it is smooth.
• Add the sugar, cream, and vanilla in portions. Whisk continuously.
• Either dip the donuts in the glaze or frost them with a small spoon. Cover with sprinkles or shaved chocolate, if desired.