Vegan Red Velvet Donut

Indulge in the ultimate vegan treat with these irresistible Vegan Red Velvet Donuts! Perfectly moist and fluffy, these donuts are infused with rich cocoa, a hint of vanilla, and a pop of vibrant color courtesy of vegan red food coloring. Baked—not fried—for a lighter twist, they’re finished with a luscious vegan cream cheese glaze that adds just the right amount of tangy sweetness. Made with simple, plant-based ingredients like almond milk and apple cider vinegar (creating a dairy-free "buttermilk"), these easy-to-make donuts are ready in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, dessert, or a special occasion. Whether you're catering to a plant-based diet or just love red velvet anything, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking for vegan donut perfection!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Red food coloring (vegan)
• 0.5 cup Vegan cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes to curdle, creating a vegan buttermilk.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.

Step 5

Add the vegan buttermilk to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 7

Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

To make the glaze, beat the vegan cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, mixing until the glaze is creamy and smooth.

Step 11

Once the donuts are completely cool, dip the tops of each donut into the cream cheese glaze and let it set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(867.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2623.9

Total Fat 91.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3005.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 439.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 281.7g
Protein 30.3g	0%

Vitamin D 58.6IU	0%
Calcium 379.0mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 540.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 65.0%