Funfetti Donuts
When life feels like a bit of a whirlwind, you know what I’ve learned? Sometimes the answer is donuts.
Not just any donuts, though. Funfetti Donuts. They’re sweet, simple, and ridiculously cheerful the kind of treat that practically throws its own party. You don’t need a special occasion. You don’t even need to leave the house. All you need is a donut pan, a few pantry staples, and a few spare minutes to make a little magic.
These baked donuts are perfect for birthday mornings, slumber parties, after-school surprises, or honestly, Tuesday afternoons when everyone could use a pick-me-up. And the best part? No frying. No mess. Just a warm oven and a happy kitchen.
Why You’ll Love These Funfetti Donuts
- Quick and easy – We’re talking 10 minutes in the oven, tops. That’s less time than it takes to wrangle everyone out the door for school.
- Kid-approved – Anything with sprinkles is basically a guaranteed win.
- No fancy equipment – Just a donut pan and a couple of bowls.
- Customizable – Change up the frosting, swap out the sprinkles, add a dash of almond extract for something extra. Totally up to you!
Here’s What You’ll Need
How to Make Funfetti Donuts
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F
This gives your oven time to warm up while you mix everything together.
2. Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Give it a good whisk to get out any lumps.
3. Mix the wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, 1/3 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp milk, melted butter and vanilla extract. Make sure your melted butter isn’t too hot, or it’ll scramble the egg.
4. Combine it all
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Don’t overmix it’s okay if it’s not perfectly silky. Just aim for “mostly mixed and not clumpy.”
Pro tip: This is a great moment to fold in some extra sprinkles right into the batter if you’re feeling extra festive.
5. Fill your donut pan
Spoon the batter into your greased donut pan. You can use a spoon, a piping bag, or even a plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Aim to fill each mold about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes
Pop those beauties into the oven and let them bake. You’ll know they’re done when they spring back lightly to the touch and a toothpick comes out clean.
This is a good time to get the frosting and sprinkles ready.
7. Cool them down
Once they’re done baking, transfer the donuts to a wire rack to cool completely. This step is key if they’re still warm when you frost them, the frosting will melt and slide right off. Been there. Lived it. Learned from it.
8. Decorate!
Spread a little pink frosting on top of each donut and go wild with the sprinkles. There’s no wrong way to do this. Some will look Pinterest-worthy. Others… more like “abstract art.” All of them will taste amazing.
Optional Twists to Try
Feeling a little extra? Here are a few ways to jazz them up:
- Change the frosting – Try chocolate, lemon, or even cream cheese frosting.
- Switch up the sprinkles – Go for seasonal colors, hearts for Valentine’s Day, or even crushed candy canes during the holidays.
- Add-ins – A handful of mini chocolate chips or chopped strawberries in the batter? Yes, please.
- Mini donuts – If you’ve got a mini donut pan, adjust the bake time to about 6 minutes. Perfect little bite-sized treats!
How to Store Your Donuts
These donuts are best the same day (fresh is always best), but if you do have a few leftovers, here’s how to keep them happy:
- Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Fridge: If it’s warm in your house, pop them in the fridge to keep the frosting from getting too soft.
- Freezer: You can freeze the unfrosted donuts for up to 2 months. Just thaw, frost, and sprinkle when you’re ready to serve!
Whether you’re baking for a birthday breakfast, a weekend treat, or just because someone had a rough day and needs cheering up these Funfetti Donuts are here for you. Quick, easy, and full of joy.
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Funfetti Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup + 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink frosting store-bought or homemade no judgment here!
- Rainbow sprinkles aka edible happiness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. This gives your oven time to warm up while you mix everything together.
- In a large bowl, whisk together: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt. Give it a good whisk to get out any lumps. I like to call this “fluffing the dry stuff” makes me feel fancy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together: 1 egg, 1/3 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract. Make sure your melted butter isn’t too hot, or it’ll scramble the egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Don’t overmix it’s okay if it’s not perfectly silky. Just aim for “mostly mixed and not clumpy.”Pro tip: This is a great moment to fold in some extra sprinkles right into the batter if you’re feeling extra festive.
- Spoon the batter into your greased donut pan. You can use a spoon, a piping bag, or even a plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Aim to fill each mold about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Pop those beauties into the oven and let them bake. You’ll know they’re done when they spring back lightly to the touch and a toothpick comes out clean.
- This is a good time to get the frosting and sprinkles ready. (Or sneak a few chocolate chips from the pantry no judgment.)
