Meyer Lemon Baked Donuts with Vanilla-Blood Orange Glaze

We have made it to Valentine’s weekend 2021. You feeling the love or not so much these days? I hear ya. This groundhog day sure is getting old. And as we approach that day, when everything changed last year, for me at least, my heart races a little faster wondering how much longer all of this will continue.

But, as so many others are trudging on with such resilience and light, I am motivated too as well. And for me, much of that push I need, comes from the satisfaction I get from creating something in the kitchen and sharing it with others. And while I don’t get to see the smiles on their faces these days enjoying my treats, I know it’s there from the love received after.

Today’s recipe for these Meyer Lemon Baked Donuts with Vanilla-Blood Orange Glaze are one of said treats. The kind that brings the biggest smiles to it’s recipients. Not to mention oohs and ahhhs. They are light, full of citrus brightness, baked not fried (yay) and have the perfect compliment of a glaze all over the tops. The light pink shade, colored naturally from the blood orange juice, is perfect for the season, and the sprinkles, well, just add to the fun. And have a nice texture hit too.

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Pretty in Pink Blood Orange Cake

Hello and happy Saturday. I’m excited to share this Pretty in Pink Blood Orange Cake with you in the heart of citrus season and just in time for some Valentine’s Day baking inspo.

This cake is magical. The color alone is worth adding to your January or February sweet treats menu. And guess what? That beautiful deep blush hue comes from absolutely zero enhancement from food coloring, but instead gets it’s gorgeous tone from none other than, you guessed it, blood orange juice.

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