# What You Need:
→ Donuts
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup whole milk
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
11 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Vanilla Glaze
12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
13 - 2-3 tbsp whole milk
14 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Decoration
15 - Green, purple, and gold sanding sugar or sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease donut pan with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing 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 fully combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Spoon or pipe batter evenly into donut pan cavities, filling each about 2/3 full.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until donuts spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
07 - Allow donuts to cool in pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
09 - Dip cooled donuts into glaze, allowing excess to drip off before placing on cooling rack.
10 - Immediately sprinkle with green, purple, and gold sanding sugar in sections to create King Cake appearance.
11 - Allow glaze to set completely before serving.
