These baked, not fried, fluffy pink cherry cake donuts, are then dunked in a slightly tart lime glaze, making them reminiscent of that favorite summertime drink, the Cherry Limeade. They make a fantastic breakfast, brunch or anytime snack.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast/Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cherry Limeade Baked Donuts
Servings: 10donuts
Calories: 295kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel
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Ingredients
To Make the Donuts:
1large egg
3/4cup[i]Our Family[/i] sugar
1cup[i]Our Family[/i] sour cream
1/4cup[i]Our Family[/i] vegetable oil
1Tablespoonlime zest
2teaspoonsCherry LorAnn Oil
Pink food coloringoptional, as much as needed for desired color
1 1/4cupsflour
1/2teaspoon[i]Our Family[/i] baking powder
1/2teaspoon[i]Our Family[/i] baking soda
1/4teaspoonsalt
To Make the Glaze:
1 1/2cups[i]Our Family[/i] powdered sugar
5Tablespoonsfresh lime juice
1Tablespoonlime zest
Instructions
Make the Donuts - Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray one 6-count donut pan with non-stick cooking spray, Set aside.
In the bowl of your mixer combine the sour cream, eggs, sugar, oil, lime zest and cherry extract.
Fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mix until incorporated. Add in food coloring until you achieve your desired color.
Fill donut pan, and bake for about 13 to 15 minutes. They will be springy to the touch.
Prepare Lime Glaze In a small bowl, add powdered sugar and slowly drizzle in the lime juice while whisking until smooth and combined. You may not need ALL of the juice. Quit adding when you get your desired consistency. Don't worry, if it gets too thin, add more sugar until you're happy with it.
When donuts are hot, remove them from the pan, when you are able to touch them, dunk the top in the glaze and let them dry/cool on a wire rack. (I like to double dunk mine!!) Top with fresh lime zest.
Spray and fill pan up one more time, repeating all of the steps. Makes 10 donuts. (if glaze begins to harden in between batches, simply pop it in the microwave for a few seconds and give it a stir)
Best eaten when fresh. Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.