Description
Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are a delightful fusion of cake and doughnut that will satisfy your sweet cravings any time of day. These soft, fluffy treats are perfectly complemented by a luscious vanilla glaze that adds a touch of elegance to your breakfast or dessert table. With their rich chocolate flavor and easy preparation, these doughnuts are perfect for cozy family mornings or festive gatherings. In just 5 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that’s sure to impress friends and family alike. Plus, they’re baked instead of fried, making them a lighter alternative without sacrificing taste!
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
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 125 grams confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your doughnut pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently mix wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each doughnut cavity about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for approximately 11 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing confectioners' sugar with milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Dip cooled doughnuts in glaze and allow excess to drip off before placing on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg