Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of these Irresistible Chocolate Cake Donuts that are baked to perfection and glazed with a sweet vanilla icing. These moist and chocolaty donuts are a must-try for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water
Additional:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix buttermilk, eggs, butter, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry; mix in hot water and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Fill donut pan and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze; dip cooled donuts and let set.
Notes
- Opt for whole milk as a buttermilk substitute for a slightly different texture.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over glazed donuts for added richness.
- Best enjoyed fresh; store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
