Red Velvet Donuts

INGREDIENTS:

For the Donuts:
1 cup all-purpose flour 119g
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup buttermilk 113g
3 tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg at room temperature
4 drops red food coloring
1 teaspoon espresso powder
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
3 ounces cream cheese 90g, soft, room temp
3 tablespoons unsalted butter soft, room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners’ sugar sifted
4 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS:

For the Donuts:
Preheat to 350 degrees F.
Butter a donut pan.
Whisk the dry ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, and egg. Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
Add drops of red food coloring and mix until you reach a desired color.
Transfer batter to a piping bag. Snip off the tip.
Bake for 10 minutes. Test with a toothpick …