Description
These Baked Chocolate Donuts are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts. Made with cocoa powder, yogurt, and a rich chocolate glaze, they offer a moist, tender texture with a deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, these donuts are easy to prepare and baked to perfection in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- ½ tsp baking powder (2g)
- ½ tsp baking soda (3g)
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (28g)
- â…› tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg (50g)
- ½ cup plain yogurt (114g)
- ¼ cup canola oil (50g)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (4g)
Chocolate Glaze
- ½ cup chocolate chips (85g)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28g, ¼ stick)
- 1 tbsp milk (14g)
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (2g)
Topping
- 2 tbsp chocolate sprinkles (24g)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray a donut tin with nonstick baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour into a large mixing bowl. Add baking powder, baking soda, unsweetened cocoa powder, kosher salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk everything together until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large egg, plain yogurt, canola oil, and pure vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined and the batter is smooth, taking care not to over-mix to avoid tough, chewy donuts.
- Fill Donut Tin: Using a spoon or piping bag, transfer the batter into the prepared donut tin, filling each mold a little more than three-quarters full to allow for rising without overflow.
- Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. Let donuts cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then invert the pans over a wire rack to release the donuts. Repeat until all batter is baked.
- Prepare Chocolate Glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, unsalted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Heat for about 30 seconds or until melted, depending on your microwave’s power. Stir thoroughly until the glaze is smooth and glossy.
- Glaze and Decorate: Generously frost each cooled donut with the warm chocolate glaze. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles for an attractive and tasty finish.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep donuts tender and prevent chewiness.
- Fill donut molds carefully; overfilling will cause the batter to overflow during baking.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use muffin tins but the shape and baking time will differ.
- The glaze can be reheated slightly if it begins to harden before glazing all donuts.
- Store glazed donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days; best enjoyed fresh.