Smores Birthday Cake Donuts (Printable)

Festive baked donuts feature chocolate, sprinkles, and toasted marshmallows for a playful dessert fusion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Biscuit Donut Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 2/3 cup buttermilk, cold
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles

→ Toppings

10 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
13 - 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
14 - 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
03 - Using a pastry cutter or fork, work cold cubed butter into dry mixture until it forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in cold buttermilk and vanilla extract just until combined. Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.
05 - Transfer dough onto a floured surface. Pat into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
06 - Cut 12 donuts using a donut cutter or a 3-inch and 1-inch round cutter. Place onto prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
08 - Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
09 - Dip tops of warm donuts into chocolate glaze.
10 - Sprinkle donuts with graham cracker crumbs and extra rainbow sprinkles.
11 - Generously add mini marshmallows atop each donut.
12 - Using a kitchen torch, carefully toast marshmallows until golden. Alternatively, broil briefly, monitoring closely.
13 - Serve donuts slightly warm for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Combines the nostalgia of smores with birthday cake fun for a unique dessert.
  • Biscuit-style donuts are easy to make and bake quickly without deep frying.
02 -
  • Use store-bought biscuit dough for a quick shortcut if short on time.
  • Check the ingredient labels on marshmallows and sprinkles for potential allergens like nuts or soy.
03 -
  • Don't overwork the dough to keep donuts tender and fluffy.
  • Use a kitchen torch for perfectly toasted marshmallows with no oven fuss.
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