Baked Chocolate Donuts With Vanilla Glaze
Baking makes these cake-like chocolate donuts easier and lighter than the more traditional fried donuts. Add some sprinkles to the glaze for a special occasion!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Spray the doughnut pan with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease the cavities.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, espresso powder (if using) baking soda, and salt; stir or whisk to combine.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg with the sour cream, sugar, melted butter, and 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and stir just until moistened.
- Spoon the batter into a plastic bag, cut a corner off, and pipe it into the wells of the doughnut pan. Or spoon the batter into the pan.
- Bake the doughnuts for 11 to 13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, sift the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of milk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir and add more milk, in small amounts, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Cool the doughnuts slightly in the pan and then remove them to a wire rack.
- Glaze the doughnuts while they are still warm.
- Stir the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together in a medium bowl.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 464IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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