Get ready to transform your ordinary baking routine into a delightfully eerie culinary adventure! These Baked Vanilla Mummy Doughnuts are not just a treat, they're an experience that combines the sweet comfort of vanilla-infused pastry with a Halloween-inspired design that will make both kids and adults do a delicious double-take. Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft, perfectly baked doughnut wrapped in "bandages" of white icing, with chocolate chip eyes staring back at you - it's a dessert that's equal parts cute, creepy, and absolutely irresistible!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 doughnuts
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- White icing for decoration
- Chocolate chips for eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cavity doughnut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, blend the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with a corner snipped off for easy filling.
- Carefully pipe the batter into each cavity of the doughnut pan, filling each about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the doughnuts are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the doughnuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, prepare white royal icing or store-bought white icing for decorating.
- Using the white icing, pipe zigzag lines across each doughnut to create a mummy-like wrapped appearance, leaving small gaps to simulate bandages.
- Place two chocolate chips vertically to create spooky mummy eyes.
- Allow the icing to set for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Baked Vanilla Mummy Doughnuts!
Tips
- For the smoothest batter, ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Use a piping bag or zip-top bag for the most precise and mess-free doughnut filling.
- Don't overmix the batter - a few small lumps are okay and will help keep your doughnuts tender.
- Let the doughnuts cool completely before decorating to prevent the icing from melting.
- For extra crisp "bandages", use royal icing instead of regular store-bought frosting.
- Get creative with the mummy eyes - you can use different sized chocolate chips or even candy eyes for variety.
- These doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg
