Description

This Irresistible Chocolate Cake Donuts recipe offers soft, moist, and rich chocolate donuts baked to perfection. Made with simple pantry ingredients like cocoa powder, flour, and eggs, these donuts are easy to prepare and baked instead of fried, making them a slightly healthier indulgence. Topped with a smooth chocolate glaze, they make a perfect treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

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

Powdered sugar (quantity as needed for desired consistency)
Cocoa powder (quantity as needed for desired consistency)
Milk (quantity as needed for desired consistency)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a donut pan to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar until well combined and uniform.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
Bake the Donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
Cool the Donuts: Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the pan 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 to reach a smooth, drizzle-able glaze consistency.
Glaze the Donuts: Drizzle the prepared chocolate glaze evenly over the cooled donuts and allow it to set before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; it should be just combined to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a muffin pan and scoop the batter into each cup.
For extra decoration, sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts on the glaze before it sets.
These donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in the microwave for a few seconds to enjoy them warm.