Description
Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with a soft, fluffy texture. These oven-baked doughnuts are not only quick and easy to make but also provide a healthier alternative to traditional fried versions. Topped with a creamy vanilla glaze, they are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack. Impress your family and friends with this irresistible recipe that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 125g confectioners' sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a doughnut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: melted butter, brown sugar, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 11 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Dip cooled doughnuts in glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg