It is definitely not spring in Boston. We were blessed today, however, with a 68-degree-blue-sky kind of day. Naturally, I spent it indoors, baking and watching Shrek with my roommate. These are my gift to you, today, colorfully inspired by the ogre that inspires our lives.

Nutella Donuts

• 1 c flour
• 1/2 c brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 c nutella
• 1 egg
• 1/3 c + 1 tbs buttermilk
• 2 tbs salted butter (melted)
• 1 tsp vanilla

Nutella Glaze

• 1/2 c nutella
• 2 tbs cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Combine dry ingredients in one bowl. In separate bowl, combine nutella, butter, egg, sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
3. Fill donut pan 1/2 of the way. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Mix the nutella and cream in a shallow dish until well incorporated. It should be liquidy enough to be glaze-like. If too thick, add cream until desired consistency is reached.
5. Remove from pan and let cool. When desired, add glaze. You can drizzle or dip the tops in as I did.
6. I also added some white chocolate drizzle here for design.