Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these irresistible chocolate cake donuts. Baked to perfection, they are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Fill donut pan and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool on a rack.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze Donuts: Dip cooled donuts into glaze and let set before serving.
Notes
- You can omit chocolate chips for a smoother texture.
- For a richer flavor, add espresso powder to the batter.
- Best enjoyed fresh or store airtight for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
