The Simpsons
The longest-running cartoon ever, where Homer worships pink donuts and food is a character in its own right in every episode.
The Simpsons portrays an exaggerated version of American everyday life, and food plays a major comedic role in it — most of all the pink sprinkled donuts Homer adores almost obsessively. That detail became one of the show's biggest memes and a symbol of simple, "unhealthy" but irresistibly appealing suburban American food. More broadly, the show satirizes American fast-food culture and middle-class home cooking. Here are recipes in the spirit of The Simpsons — simple, sweet, with a touch of nostalgia for classic American baking.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Homer love donuts so much?
In the show, donuts symbolize his simple pleasures and weakness for tasty but not exactly healthy food. The pink sprinkled donut became one of the series' most iconic images.
Is it hard to make donuts at home?
Not really, though they require a yeasted dough and deep-frying (or baking in a donut pan as an easier alternative), plus pink glaze and sprinkles for that recognizable look.
Is this an official recipe from the show?
No, the exact recipe for these donuts was never published within The Simpsons universe — ours is a fan interpretation of a classic American donut with pink glaze.