Description
Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are a delicious twist on traditional doughnuts, offering a fluffy, moist chocolate cake experience without the guilt of frying. These scrumptious treats, adorned with a sweet vanilla glaze, are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a delightful snack anytime. With just 5 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that’s sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy them warm from the oven or at room temperature; they are versatile enough for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 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
- Glaze: 125g confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a doughnut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; whisk until combined.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fill the doughnut pan two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 11 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by whisking together confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Dip cooled doughnuts in the glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg