Baked Chocolate Donuts
These baked chocolate donuts are a delightful treat that combines rich cocoa flavor with a light, fluffy texture. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, they are easy to make and can be topped with a glossy chocolate glaze for an extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe the batter evenly into the donut wells.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing them.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and oil. Microwave until melted and smooth.
- Dip each donut into the chocolate glaze and add sprinkles if desired. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg