Description
This Irresistible Chocolate Cake Donuts recipe delivers moist, rich, and chocolaty donuts baked to perfection in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a sweet breakfast treat or an indulgent dessert, these cake donuts feature a tender crumb with a luscious cocoa glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp milk, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare donut pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs together until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Blend wet and dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Fill the donut pan. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the donuts. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.
- Cool the donuts. Remove the pan from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth and desired glaze consistency is reached.
- Glaze the donuts. Drizzle the cocoa glaze over the cooled donuts and allow the glaze to set slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Use a donut pan for best shape and even baking; alternatively, muffin tins can be used but will change the donut shape.
- For a richer flavor, substitute milk with buttermilk or add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
- The glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more milk for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze.
- Store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
