January 28, 2013

Ahhhhh, love.

It’s a beautiful thing. And it just so happens that I love you guys.

I know…awwwwwkward. I hate when someone random tells me they love me. You’re practically required by law to say it back, whether you mean it or not. I usually just say “me too!” So lame. It makes me feel like my 8th grade boyfriend.

It’s almost Valentine’s Day though and I made these absolutely perfect donuts that will rock your socks. They’re pretty much only Valentinesy because they’re red, but you guys…that’s how I roll. Cut something into a heart shape or dye it pink or red and there you go. Perfection.

I don’t know about your kids, but mine adore red velvet everything, so these were a perfect treat for them! Not to mention, I ate two myself. Whoops.

I’m co-hosting a Valentine’s Party with 8 other fabulous bloggers! This means that if you link up your project to any one of our blogs it will be seen by a whole boatload of readers! Not a small boat, either. One of those big giant cruise ships. Maybe even the entire cruise ship fleet? Who can say, really?

Your party hosts are:

Karly from Buns in my Oven - follow on Pinterest
Tiffany from Eat at Home - follow on Pinterest
Liz from Hoosier Homemade - follow on Pinterest
Myra from My Blessed Life - follow on Pinterest
Amy from MomAdvice - follow on Pinterest
Kellie from Nest of Posies - follow on Pinterest
Amy from Positively Splendid - follow on Pinterest
Lisa from The Pennington Point - follow on Pinterest
Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage - follow on Pinterest
Heather from WhipperBerry - follow on Pinterest

Um, hello, awesome. So happy to meet you.

Now, let’s get linky! Share your Valentine’s Day recipe/project/idea/treat using the linky below my donut recipe!

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Red Velvet Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Red Velvet Cake Mix Donuts are a breeze to make and sure to make anyone fall in love on Valentine's Day morning! Slather them with cream cheese for an extra dose of love!

Yield: Six Donuts

Ingredients:

For the donuts:
1 1/3 cup Red Velvet dry cake mix
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon oil
1 egg, beaten
For the frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a donut pan with non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the donut ingredients until well combined.
Spoon the donut batter into the donut pan.
Bake for 10 minutes or until donuts spring back when touched.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
To make the glaze, beat together all of the glaze ingredients until light and fluffy.
Spread on the cooled donuts.

donut recipe adapted from Cookies & Cups, frosting by Buns In My Oven

Breakfast, Dessert, Donuts

30 comments »

30 Responses to “Red Velvet Cake Mix Donuts – And a Valentine’s Day Party!”

Debbie January 28, 2013 @ 8:27 am (#
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oh my gosh! These look amazing. And I’m a red velvet kind of girl! I have got to make these….yes…and some coffee….
Loving your party! Thank you for hostessing this. It is my first time to your blog and I”m going to do some more looking.
Blessings,
Debbie
Kelly Senyei (Just a Taste) January 28, 2013 @ 8:28 am (#
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These look so amazing! I love anything with a red velvet twist. Yum!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) January 28, 2013 @ 8:34 am (#
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I tell everyone I love them.

I’m a lovely dovey.

Guess what? I love YOU!
- Karly — January 28th, 2013 @ 9:00 am
  
  Um…me too?
tijuana (po' man meals) January 28, 2013 @ 8:50 am (#
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such a beautiful party with all the red’s and pink’s! those donuts looks incredible, karly! i am a fan of red velvet anything.
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough January 28, 2013 @ 8:55 am (#
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These look SOOOOO good. I never get tired of red velvet anything, especially if it’s in donut form!
Melissa @ Bless this Mess January 28, 2013 @ 9:12 am (#
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Girlfriend – I get all nervous about this kind of deal because I’m afraid to do it wrong then someone will hate me forever. Do we need to link back? And if so, to whom? Sometimes it’s nice just to add a link without worrying and I assume that is what this is since it’s more of a party but if I’m wrong will you tell me? I’d hate to be rude? Gack, it’s hard work being awkward
- Karly — January 28th, 2013 @ 9:17 am
  
  Oh, we didn’t even address the issue of linking back! Normally, these link things do require a link back, but on this one, I’d say just add your project/recipe and you’re good to go!
  
  I’m pretty awkward myself, so I feel ya.
Linda@With A Blast January 28, 2013 @ 9:12 am (#
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Incredible party ! So much to see Thanks for being part and hostess of this great link up !
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen January 28, 2013 @ 9:37 am (#
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DONUTS FTW!
Amber (Sprinkled With Flour) January 28, 2013 @ 9:57 am (#
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You had me at red velvet. But throw in donuts too and I’m all over it! These look great Karly, and my boy would go crazy over them too.
Lisa~ January 28, 2013 @ 9:59 am (#
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These would be perfect for breakfast on Valentine’s Day! So red. So luscious. Lisa~
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life January 28, 2013 @ 10:39 am (#
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I am all over a cake mix donut!!! I think I heart you even more knowing you used the cake mix to create these awesome donuts!! They are so pretty! Love the pearls on top!!! Such a fancy schmancy breakfast!!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet January 28, 2013 @ 10:39 am (#
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Love these donuts! Yum! And great Valentine’s Party!
Averie @ Averie Cooks January 28, 2013 @ 11:34 am (#
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Love your donuts! I have about 1/3 cup of leftover buttermilk to use up! And cake mix in the pantry. I’m assuming this makes about 6 donuts? We don’t need tons! lol
- Karly — January 28th, 2013 @ 11:42 am
  
  Oh, yes, sorry! One day I’ll remember that people like to see the recipe yield. Six donuts!
Amy @ Positively Splendid January 28, 2013 @ 11:41 am (#
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These look to-die-for good! Yum!
sally @ sallys baking addiction January 28, 2013 @ 12:48 pm (#
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donuts out of cake mix. Karly, this is why i love you. donuts and cake and shortcuts and red velvet. and only 6 donuts!!!!!!!!! i rejoice for small batch recipes
heather January 28, 2013 @ 12:53 pm (#
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yum… who wouldn’t love some red velvet donuts?!
kisses // heather
Aimee @ ShugarySweets January 28, 2013 @ 1:15 pm (#
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Love these Karly! They are so pretty and perfect and I want to sink my teeth into them. RIGHT. NOW.
Joy @Yesterfood January 28, 2013 @ 4:01 pm (#
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The Red Velvet Donuts look gorgeous, and I LOVE that they start with a cake mix! Thank you for hosting a Valentine’s Party- I can’t wait to browse all the posts!
Dottie January 28, 2013 @ 5:07 pm (#
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Love the donuts. The ideas for Valentines Day are everything I need with no time to think. Thanks.
JP January 28, 2013 @ 5:33 pm (#
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Delicious looking donut recipe…following you on FB, now!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl January 28, 2013 @ 7:40 pm (#
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Love that you made these out of cake mix! Such a quick and easy recipe to make a morning special. This is the perfect excuse to break out my muffin pan.
Joanne January 28, 2013 @ 8:07 pm (#
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I am all about red velvet lately! Mostly as a vehicle for cream cheese frosting. You just can’t go wrong there.

(Psst – LOVE YOU.)
Ashley January 28, 2013 @ 8:54 pm (#
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Love me some donuts! These red velvet ones are almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
Justin January 28, 2013 @ 10:47 pm (#
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Great minds think alike! I had plans to make red velvet cake mix donuts for my blog this week too! I was waffling between dipping them in white chocolate or doing some kind of cream cheese frosting, but am leaning more towards the cream cheese frosting too.
Kerry January 30, 2013 @ 11:18 am (#
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Yum! Yes, please!!
danielle February 2, 2013 @ 4:31 pm (#
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I wanted to let you know that I featured this deliciousness today in my “What I Bookmarked This Week” post – stop by and see!
Jeremy February 5, 2013 @ 5:22 pm (#
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Wooow. The donuts look really delicious and what immediately came to my mind looking at the pictures is the gift I’m gonna give to my girlfriend on Valentine’s Day. I’ve made a private booking for one of the courses organized by Zac’s cooking school here in Vancouver – cooking classes for couples and your recipe will most certainly be among the first ones we’ll try together. So it fits in perfectly with my romantic plans.