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Glazed Chocolate Cake Doughnuts

Decadent Glazed Chocolate Cake Doughnuts You’ll Love

These Glazed Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are quick and easy, baked to perfection, offering a rich chocolate flavor with a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Doughnuts
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use half if using fine salt
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Substitute with sour cream or milk with vinegar
  • 1 large Egg Can use flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for best flavor
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg (optional) Feel free to omit
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Any type of milk can be used

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full with batter.
  6. Bake for 11-13 minutes until springy and golden, then cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Invert the pan onto a wire rack to release the doughnuts and cool completely.
  8. Prepare the glaze by combining the ingredients until smooth.
  9. Dip the tops of the cooled doughnuts into the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For consistency, use a kitchen scale and avoid overmixing the batter. Allow doughnuts to cool completely before glazing.

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