# Ingredient List:
→ Donut Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup whole milk
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Vanilla Glaze
12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Decoration
15 - Green, purple, and gold sanding sugar or sprinkles
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into the donut pan, filling each cavity approximately two-thirds full.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
07 - Let donuts cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
09 - Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
10 - Immediately sprinkle with green, purple, and gold sanding sugar in sections to mimic the King Cake appearance.
11 - Let the glaze set before serving.
