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Baked Chocolate Donuts

All the good taste of a classic chocolate donut made in the oven. With this baked Chocolate Donut recipe, you can have fresh homemade donuts on your breakfast table within the hour! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
34 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 314 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE DONUTS:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Tablespoon whole milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon corn syrup
  • 2 oz semi sweet chocolate morsels
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. For the donuts, mix dry ingredients in bowl. Beat in the eggs, milk, vanilla and butter. Beat until well blended.
  2. Spray donut pan with cooking spray. Fill each donut cup about 3/4 full (I use a ziploc with the corner snipped to do this neatly). Fills about 8-10 donuts.
  3. Bake donuts in 325 degree oven for about 11-14 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, remove from pan.
  4. While cooling, make chocolate glaze. In small saucepan on medium low heat, mix together the cream, milk, butter, vanilla and corn syrup. When butter is completely melted, turn heat to low and add in the chocolate.
  5. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, adding it slowly until desired consistency.
  6. Dip each donut into the glaze, allow to cool. (optional- sprinkle with toppings). Allow chocolate to set (about 15 minutes). Enjoy!

Notes

  • To fill the doughnut cups, I use a ziploc bag with the corner cut out. This keeps the process a little more neat and ensures stray batter doesn't coat the outsides of the cups.
  • If you don't yet have a donut pan, this is the one I love: Norpro Donut Pan- you can find it on Amazon in 6ct or 12ct!
  • We added sprinkles on top of the donut just after glazing. These donuts would also taste delicious topped with chopped nuts or anything you usually enjoy on your donuts.
  • Be sure to use real heavy cream and corn syrup in the glaze. Substitutes just won't thicken or set as well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 481mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 27g (54%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314

% Daily Value*

Calories 314kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 481mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 27g 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.