Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of soft and fluffy Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts, perfect for any occasion. These baked treats offer a rich chocolate flavor enveloped in a light texture, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried doughnuts. Whether you enjoy them plain or dipped in a luscious vanilla glaze, they are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, these doughnuts are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Elevate your baking game and impress your family with this quick and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- For the Glaze: 125 grams confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your doughnut pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add buttermilk, egg, and vanilla; combine well.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
- Fill doughnut pan halfway with batter and smooth tops.
- Bake for 11 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (36g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg