Description
Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are a delightful fusion of soft, fluffy textures and rich chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion. These easy-to-make treats are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and are sure to impress with their luscious vanilla glaze. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these baked doughnuts offer a healthier alternative to traditional fried options without sacrificing taste. Customize them with your favorite toppings for an added twist that the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 125g all-purpose flour
- 25g cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 56g unsalted butter (melted)
- 106g light brown sugar
- 113ml buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 125g confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a doughnut pan.
- In one bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: melted butter, brown sugar, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon batter into the doughnut pan until three-quarters full.
- Bake for about 11 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt; dip cooled doughnuts in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg