Let’s walk through the steps to bring these delightful donuts to life. I promise, it’s easier than you think!

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, and milk. Stir in the vanilla bean seeds or extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. While the donuts cool, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Add the granulated sugar and stir until dissolved.
8. Once the donuts are cool, dip the tops into the cream mixture and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
9. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it’s golden and crispy. If you don’t have a torch, place them under the broiler for a quick minute.

Pro tip: Let the kids help with mixing the batter. My little ones love to take turns stirring, and it makes the process even more fun.