Description
Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are an irresistible treat that combines a soft, fluffy texture with rich chocolate flavor, all topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a delightful snack, these baked goodies offer a lighter alternative to fried doughnuts without compromising on taste. Easy to prepare and customizable with various toppings, they make an excellent choice for family gatherings or cozy mornings at home. Treat yourself to these delicious doughnuts and enjoy the joy they bring with every bite!
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 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while stirring gently until just combined.
- Grease a doughnut pan and pour batter into each cavity halfway full.
- Bake for about 11 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool on a rack before dipping in a glaze made from mixing confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg