Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft and fluffy doughnuts are infused with rich chocolate flavor and topped with a creamy vanilla glaze, making them an irresistible choice for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack. Unlike traditional fried doughnuts, these baked versions offer a lighter alternative without compromising on taste. With just a handful of simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can create these scrumptious treats in no time. Enjoy them on their own or dress them up with colorful sprinkles or fresh fruit for an extra touch of joy.
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
- 125 grams confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a doughnut pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until combined.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each doughnut mold two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 11 minutes or until they spring back when touched.
- Cool on a rack before glazing with a mixture of confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (48g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 149mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg