Sour Cream Vanilla Glazed Donuts are baked to perfection in only 10 minutes! They are soft and moist and very cake-like inside. Share these with your favourite valentine or save them all for yourself!

SOUR CREAM VANILLA GLAZED DONUTS
These donuts are baked and not fried, which makes them super healthy, right? Oh, if only that were true! In fact, baked is better than fried in terms of health-conscious eating, so these baked Sour Cream Vanilla Glazed Donuts are indeed healthier, so at least we have that going for us!
It really doesn’t matter if they are healthier or not when it comes to Valentine’s Day. There are only a few occasions that fall within a calendar year which not only allow you to have extra sugar but actually encourage it! Valentine’s Day is certainly one of those days!
Make your own online recipe box!
Click the in the lower right corner of your screen
& follow the quick and easy instructions!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO PREPARE THIS RECIPE
The following is a list of the ingredients needed to prepare this recipe. For exact amounts and measurements, refer to the printable recipe card located near the bottom of this post.
For the Donut:
- Flour – No need for anything special. Just use regular all-purpose flour. I have not tried this recipe with any other type of flour.
- Baking Powder – This is used to increase the volume of the batter and to add texture as well.
- Baking Soda – Commonly known as sodium bicarbonate, or just bicarb, it is a baking ingredient that helps with leavening or rising.
- Salt – This is a common ingredient in baking and cooking. In baking it helps to enhance and balance sweetness.
- Sugar – Sugar will caramelize when baked, which will help to brown the batter as it bakes.
- Milk – When a baking recipe requires milk, I always use whole milk, unless otherwise stated.
- Sour Cream – Baking with sour cream is a great way to keep baked goods moist while adding texture and richness.
- Eggs – Whenever you set out to bake, make sure your eggs are at room temperature too – just like your butter!
- Butter – Make sure your butter is at room temperature! To be perfectly honest, I have made these with both salted and unsalted butter and there’s no difference in taste or appearance once all is said and done. Use what you have on hand.
- Vegetable Oil
- Vanilla Extract – Probably the most common extract and the most common flavouring used in cakes and cookies.
For the Glaze:
- Confectioner’s Sugar – This superfine sugar is sometimes called powdered sugar. It is used in frostings quite often. When dusted lightly onto cakes and cookies, it adds just a touch of sweetness, but more importantly, it looks very visually appealing!
- Milk – When a baking recipe requires milk, I always use whole milk, unless otherwise stated.
- Pink Food Colouring
- Sprinkles

HOW TO MAKE SOUR CREAM VANILLA GLAZED DONUTS
Begin by preheating your oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray a donut pan with cooking spray and set aside. (This recipe makes 18 donuts. You can buy donut pans with six or twelve cavities, so you may need to bake the donuts in batches.) In a large bowl, beat together the milk, sour cream and eggs. Next, beat in the butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Beat into the wet ingredients.
Dump the entire batter into a large Ziploc bag. Cut one of the lower corners off the bag, and in a circular pattern, fill the donut pan about 3/4 way full. Tap the pan firmly on the kitchen counter to get the batter to settle into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool. Repeat until all batter is used.
When the donuts have fully cooled, whisk together the confectioner’s sugar and milk until the icing is smooth and consistent. Add the pink food colouring and whisk to incorporate. For thicker icing, add more confectioner’s sugar. For thinner icing, add about 1/2 teaspoon of milk at a time. Dip the cooled donut, top side down, into the icing. Lightly shake the excess icing off the donut, or gently drag the iced part of the donut over the rim of the icing bowl. Place on a cooling rack and add Valentine-themed sprinkles. Allow the glaze to fully harden before storing.

DO YOU CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY?
And, we need it too; whether we like to admit it or not! Yes, there are those of us who argue that Valentine’s Day is a waste of time, energy, and most certainly, a waste of money. But, that’s if you fall prey to the commercialism that is Valentine’s Day.
Hallmark is printing out pink and red cards in abundance, with a message on the inside that states just how you feel; a message that you can’t find the words to say on your own.
Flower shops are stocking up on red and pink roses, and assembling massive floral bouquets with increased price tags. Chocolates are being mass-produced and packaged in boxes in the shape of hearts. All of this, is just to get us to spend money so that we can say ‘I love you’ without saying ‘I love you.’

YOU DON’T NEED A SPECIAL DAY TO DO SOMETHING SPECIAL!
John.e and I do not celebrate Valentine’s Day in the usual manner. We did the first year we were together and then immediately realized that it was such a waste of money. Sure, the flowers and the chocolates were nice, but who needs a special day for those things?
We say ‘I love you’ to each other several times each day. And, we always buy each other something just because; there doesn’t need to be a reason. We would much rather celebrate by having a nice home-cooked dinner and binge-watching our favourite Netflix show – whatever show that might be at the time.
Do we frown on those of you who buy the cards, the flowers, and the chocolates? Absolutely not! Personally, I think it’s cute and some relationships rely on holidays like Valentine’s Day. Besides, it’s a business, just like any other holiday, and even though we don’t give into consumerism on Valentine’s, we most certainly do for Halloween and Christmas!
Do you have a question or comment?
Would you like to leave a review?
Scroll down to the comment section and write me a message.
I will personally respond as soon as possible!
I know many people who place so much effort into loving or hating Valentine’s Day. Usually, it’s the couples who love it and the single people who hate it. Rightfully so, I guess. If you love it, go for it! Go all the way; show your partner how much they mean to you and how much you love them with larger-than-life floral bouquets and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates.
And, if you’re one of those people who really doesn’t care for Valentine’s Day, then whip up a batch of these Sour Cream Vanilla Glazed Donuts and eat to your heart’s content. Better yet, why not join John.e and me for dinner and Netflix? Our door is always open. 🙂
Oh, and don’t forget – hate it or love it – February 15th means half-priced chocolate for everyone. And, who, I ask you, doesn’t love that? Happy Valentine’s Day, Dear Reader!

Do You Like This Recipe?
You should consider trying these other delicious recipes too!




Sour Cream Vanilla Glazed Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donut
- 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Glaze
- 3 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- Food colouring, see note
- Valentine’s Day themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly spray a 6-hole donut pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a hand-held mixer to blend together the milk, sour cream and eggs.
- Next, beat in the butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Beat into the wet ingredients.
- Dump the entire batter into a large Ziploc bag. Cut one of the lower corners off the bag, and in a circular pattern, fill the donut pan about 3/4 way full. Tap the pan firmly on the kitchen counter to get the batter to settle into the pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool.
- Repeat until all batter is used.
- When the donuts have fully cooled, whisk together the confectioner’s sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and food colouring until the icing is smooth and consistent. For a thicker icing, add more confectioner’s sugar. For a thinner icing, add about 1/2 teaspoon of milk at a time.
- Dip the donut, top side down, into the icing. Lightly shake the excess icing off the donut, or gently drag the iced part of the donut over the rim of the icing bowl.
- Push the iced donut gently into a bowl of candy sprinkles to coat, or sprinkle the candy over the glazed donut.
- Place the donut, iced side up, back onto the wire cooling rack and allow the icing to harden.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Did you make this recipe?
Upload a photo and tag me so that I can see it!

Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
These donuts look so good!! And I actually have all of the ingredients. Score!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
You’re in for a treat, Cathleen! 🙂
Deb says
Can I sub applesauce for the oil (to make them a bit more healthy)?
byronethomas@gmail.com says
I’ve never tried these with applesauce, Deb, but I think it just might work!