Chocolate Cake Donuts Recipe

Here’s a recipe for Chocolate Cake Donuts, a soft and moist treat perfect for breakfast or dessert! These baked donuts are easy to make and coated with a rich chocolate glaze for extra indulgence.

Chocolate Cake Donuts Recipe

Ingredients (Makes 12 donuts):

For the Donuts:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1/2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

• Sprinkles, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan

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

Step 2: Make the Donut Batter

1. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 3: Fill the Donut Pan

1. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with the tip cut off for easier filling.
2. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

Step 4: Bake the Donuts

1. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched.
2. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Make the Chocolate Glaze

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a little at a time, if needed to reach a dipping consistency.

Step 6: Glaze and Decorate

1. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the chocolate glaze.
2. Place the donuts on a wire rack and immediately add sprinkles or other toppings if desired.
3. Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes.

Enjoy your Chocolate Cake Donuts!

These donuts are perfect for pairing with coffee or milk and are sure to delight any chocolate lover.