Description
Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are a delightful treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings any time of the day. With their soft and fluffy texture, these donuts are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made using simple ingredients, they come together quickly in just 16 minutes from start to finish. Indulge in the rich chocolate flavor paired with a luscious vanilla glaze, making them an irresistible choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, these baked delights are easy to customize with your favorite toppings, ensuring that every bite is uniquely yours. Try this easy recipe and discover how enjoyable homemade chocolate doughnuts can be!
Ingredients
Scale
- 125 grams all-purpose flour
- 25 grams cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 56 grams unsalted butter (melted)
- 106 grams light brown sugar
- 113 ml buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- For the glaze: 125 grams confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a doughnut pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth; then add buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed; small lumps are okay.
- Fill each doughnut cavity halfway with batter.
- Bake for about 11 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack; dip in glaze made from whisking confectioners' sugar with milk and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg