Description
Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are a delightful twist on traditional treats, offering a soft and fluffy texture that’s both satisfying and indulgent. These oven-baked goodies are dipped in a creamy vanilla glaze that perfectly complements the rich chocolate flavor. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, these doughnuts are not only easy to make but also provide a lighter option compared to their fried counterparts. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can whip up a batch in no time. Whether you’re treating yourself or impressing guests, these Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts will surely be a hit!
Ingredients
- 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 (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- pinch salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease your doughnut pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Fill the doughnut pan two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 11 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to 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 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg