In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly before adding it to the wet mixture.

Mix Wet Ingredients

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough.

Combine Mixtures

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with cooking spray or butter.

Preheat Oven

Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

Fill Donut Pan

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed.

Bake Donuts

Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cool Donuts

In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as desired.

Make the Glaze

Once the donuts are completely cooled, dip the tops of each donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off.

Glaze the Donuts

Immediately after glazing, sprinkle your desired toppings such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or coconut flakes on top of the donuts.

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