Chocolate Baked Donuts
Chocolate baked donuts are a sweet treat that combines the rich flavor of indulgent chocolate with the soft and fluffy texture of donuts. Made with a chocolate-infused batter and baked in a donut pan until tender, they are an easier alternative to traditional fried donuts that the whole family will love for breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour or pastry flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened dutch processed cocoa (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter melted & cooled
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup milk (2% or whole milk)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease and flour or spray a 6 medium muffin pan.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda salt and sugar.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the melted butter, egg, yogurt, milk and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not over mix, about 14-15 stirs.
- To fill the donut pan you can either pour the donut batter into a piping bag and fill the prepared donut pan until almost full or use a small spoon and spatula.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. Let the donuts cool for about 10 minutes in the pan then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- The donuts should be completely cool before dipping or spreading with the ganache. Top with sprinkles, grated chocolate or even finely chopped nuts if desired before the ganache has set. Enjoy!
Notes
You can use this easy chocolate glaze recipe for the donuts.
Store any leftover chocolate baked donuts in an airtight container in a cool, dry place in your kitchen for up to 3 days.
These baked donuts can be frozen. If you are planning on freezing them, do not glaze them. Cool completely then flash freeze on a parchment lined baking sheet. After, wrap each one in foil and store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw while still wrapped in the refrigerator overnight. Warm up in the microwave if desired and top with a glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
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