Doughnuts never left Utah, but during the past decade they have taken a back seat to other trendy treats, from mini cupcakes and macarons to red velvet everything.
“Doughnuts are back, for sure,” explained Darla Milligan, owner of Darla’s Donuts in West Valley City. “They are really at the forefront right now.”
Milligan believes part of the rise in popularity has to do with the state’s changing demographics. “A lot of people are moving in from other states," where there are many more doughnut shops per capita and it’s common to enjoy a rounded cake with your morning coffee.