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Chocolate Cake Donuts

Savory Chocolate Cake Donuts that Will Rock Your Morning

Delight in these Chocolate Cake Donuts—perfectly moist and rich with flavor, they're an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • ¾ cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder Can substitute with regular cocoa for a milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Boosts leavening
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted for smooth batter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can replace with favorite sweetener
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature for best results
  • ½ cup Whole Milk Low-fat can be used
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a substitute
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla recommended
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Can replace with butter or vegetable oil
  • Chocolate Shavings Optional garnish

Equipment

  • donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag
  • Double Boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat the donut pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, melt butter and mix in sugar, eggs, milk, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Fill each donut well about three-quarters full with the batter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the donuts in the pan for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  8. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a double boiler until smooth for the glaze.
  9. Dip the tops of each donut into the glaze and sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired.
  10. Let the glaze set before serving your delicious chocolate cake donuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep the donuts light and fluffy.

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