“The Simpsons” Donuts
This month’s recipe for Drop Dead Clothing has been released and I’m so excited about it. In case you didn’t know, Drop Dead Clothing has recently released a new collection, and it happens to be an Itchy & Scratchy collaboration. I may not be the hugest Simpsons fan in the world, but I can appreciate greatness when I see it, and this is awesome! I can’t wait to get my hands on some of these items!
To go along with the new collection, I had to make something Simpsons themed. Of course, the first thing that came to mind was Homer Simpson’s favourite donut. I searched high and low, all over Auckland for a donut pan…could I find one? Nope. Thankfully I have wonderful parents that were willing to buy me one from Canada (where they are everywhere) and ship it to New Zealand. If you can’t go through all that trouble, these can easily be made in muffin tins, just bake them longer, until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
“The Simpsons” Donuts
Donuts just like Homer's…but vegan!
Donuts
- 1 “flax egg”- Mix 1 Tbsp ground flaxseeds with 3 Tbsp water and let sit 5 minutes until thickened and jelly-like
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- pinch of sea salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- ¼ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
Icing
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- red/pink food colouring*
- ¼ cup almond milk
- sprinkles
Donuts
- Prepare flax egg. Preheat oven to 350 degrees C/ 175 degrees F/ Gas Mark 4. Grease your donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, almond milk, applesauce, coconut oil, and flax egg.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk together just until combined—do not overmix.
- Fill a Ziploc bag with the batter. I like to set the bag in a cup, it makes it easier to fill.
- Cut one of the corners off- – just a small hole will do, to pipe the batter into the pan.
- Fill the donut molds about 2/3 of the way full.
- Bake for 10 minutes, and let cool in pan for a couple of minutes, and then remove to a cooling rack.
Icing
*If using food colouring and you want these to be vegan, be sure to buy one labeled as vegan, as lots of food colourings are not vegan. Add a drop at a time until you reach a nice Simpson pink. A little goes a long way with food dyes.
- Sift icing sugar into a large bowl.
- Whisk in almond milk, vanilla, and food colouring.
- To create a lasting glaze, gently heat the icing in a pot, stirring often. Dip the donuts in, let excess icing drip off. Once you have dipped the entire batch, repeat, for a solid double glaze. Be sure to heat the icing, or the glaze will liquefy and melt right off the donuts within a couple hours. Top the donuts with sprinkles and enjoy!
13 Comments
inspirededibles
Simpson Pink — how fun is that !?! Love it Koko. To be brutally honest, I have never been interested in donuts (mostly just a taste thing) but these lovelies are more like muffins or little cakes the way you’ve baked them (so cool) with some good quality ingredients. They’re so cute and pretty too! By the way, have you ever tried using fresh/frozen berries for food coloring? I think raspberry would also render a lovely Simpson blush ;-). What a fun theme!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
My husband is going to love these Homer donuts. I think once in a while, a little bit white flour won’t kill…They look so adorable with strawberry icing.
Sharon
These are awesome Koko! My son is a huge Simpsons fan and I know he’s going to be so impressed when I show him what you’ve created. I’ve never made donuts myself but I really want to have a go. Yours look such a perfect shape. Are they easy to make? I’m going to check out Amazon UK for a donut pan 🙂
Aimee / WallflowerGirl.co.uk
This is my favourite thing you’ve done! I love anything Simpsons-themed and these are just SO cute. And omg where is Krusty Land?? I didn’t know that existed…
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Thank you so much!! Krusty Land is in Universal Studios in California. They have really cool little shops selling Duff Beer and stuff, too. And a craaaazy 3D Simpsons ride that makes everyone feel sick haha!
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Aw, Thanks Sharon! Hope Lil’L likes them! This was my first time, too, and it’s so easy! I also experimented with yeasted donuts but didn’t like them as much- but perhaps if I had fried them instead of baked them it would have been different. I haven’t tried frying donuts, cuz I wanted to stay a little healthier. If you find a donut pan, I think you could have lots of fun with these!
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Thanks Angie! I agree, you’re totally right. It’s okay to be bad once in awhile 😉
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
I have never been big into donuts either! Never my first choice of a sweet, but like you say, these are cake-like mini-donuts and I really liked them. I think I might get hooked on using this donut pan!
I have tried using berries- I actually include an option in this recipe to use frozen strawberries in the glaze instead of colouring. Look at us, always trying to think healthy 😉 The strawberries made a really nice light pink colour, and a sweet strawberry flavour in the glaze. Thanks Kelly!!
The Peace Patch
I so crazylove the orange hoodie and pants! I’d totally dig lounging in them, watching cartoons and eating sprinkled donuts all weekend. 😉
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
I love those too! I so badly want to curl up in those! 🙂
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
Awesome delicious adorable donuts that make me smile. Also totally in love with the majority of the Dropdead line… need to get my paws on some of this!
Koko (kokoskitchen.com)
Thank you Pamela! I could totally see you rockin’ some DD!!
Sophiesfoodiefiles
Stunning appetizing pink donughts, dear Koko! Waw even!