Buttermilk Donuts with Chocolate Icing

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose gluten free flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs, room temp
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup either applesauce or vegetable oil
• 1 tbs vanilla

Frosting

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease a donut pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil/applesauce and vanilla.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
4. Fill donut molds 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes then remove and let cool on rack.
5. For frosting: Combine all ingredients until very well incorporated either by hand or with mixer. Add a little extra milk or cream to thin out, or more powdered sugar to make thicker depending on preference.
6. Frost donuts and top with sprinkles for a boost of color!