Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade chocolate cake donuts! These irresistible treats combine the rich, velvety flavors of chocolate cake with the fun, familiar shape of a donut. Soft, fluffy, and generously coated in a luscious chocolate glaze, they are perfect for any occasion—be it brunch with friends, an afternoon snack, or a sweet dessert to impress guests. With just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be able to whip up a batch that rivals your favorite bakery’s offerings. Customize them with various toppings like sprinkles or nuts to make them truly your own. Get ready to savor these warm, freshly baked chocolate cake donuts that are sure to please any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix milk, oil, and eggs until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill the donut pan about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa powder with milk until desired consistency is reached; drizzle over cooled donuts.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter for light and fluffy donuts.
- Experiment with flavor add-ins like vanilla extract or espresso powder for extra depth.
- Customize toppings such as sprinkles or nuts for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg