Description
Delicately moist and rich, these baked chocolate cake doughnuts are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion. Paired with a sweet vanilla glaze, they offer a decadent treat without the need for frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 125 grams all-purpose flour
- 25 grams cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 56 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 106 grams light brown sugar
- 113 ml buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 125 grams confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- Pinch of salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a doughnut pan with butter or baking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix together the buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pipe the batter into the doughnut pan cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes, until doughnuts spring back when lightly pressed. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Dip the cooled doughnuts into the glaze, let excess drip off, and place on a rack to set.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Dairy-free substitutions: almond or oat milk for buttermilk, coconut oil for butter.
- For sugar-free, try erythritol or stevia instead of brown and confectioners’ sugar.
- Enhance flavor with almond or orange extract, or spices like cinnamon or chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: baked chocolate doughnuts, chocolate cake donuts, easy baked dessert, vanilla glaze, chocolate treat