Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts, a soft and fluffy treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. These doughnuts are rich in chocolate flavor and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze that enhances their appeal. Baked instead of fried, they offer a lighter alternative without compromising on taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these irresistible doughnuts that are sure to impress your family and friends during any occasion!
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease a doughnut pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cavity of the doughnut pan about two-thirds full.
- Bake for approximately 11 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before glazing with a mixture of confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg