Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 3 cups
• Granulated sugar - ½ cup
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Milk - 1 cup
• Eggs - 2 large
• Unsalted butter, melted - ¼ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Butter, softened - ½ cup
• Powdered sugar - 2 cups
• Heavy cream - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

4. 4.

   Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. 5.

   Fill each cavity of the donut pan about 2/3 full with the batter.

6. 6.

   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the donuts are golden brown and spring back when touched.

7. 7.

   Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8.

   To make the buttercream, beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy.

9. 9.

   Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.

10. 10.

    Once the donuts are cooled, spread the buttercream frosting over the tops.

11. 11.

    Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Facts