Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Baked Donuts
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Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Baked Donuts
Description
Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Baked Donuts start with a simple batter combining all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar with melted butter, egg, vanilla, Greek yogurt, and milk. The batter is gently mixed and then piped or spooned into a donut pan before baking at 350°F. Once the donuts are cool, they are dipped in a ganache made from melted semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream. This forms a smooth, glossy coating that contrasts with the soft, light texture of the vanilla donuts.
The baking powder and soda provide a mild rise, making the donuts tender and airy rather than dense like fried donuts. The Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang that balances the sweetness. Cooling completely before dipping preserves the donuts' shape and ensures the ganache sets well.
These baked donuts can be served as a casual breakfast treat or a dessert, and the chocolate coating can be enhanced with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or grated chocolate before it firms. They store up to four days at room temperature in an airtight container, making them suitable for making ahead.
Substituting cake flour or combining all-purpose flour with cornstarch creates an even softer crumb. Allowing refrigerated ingredients to reach room temperature improves batter consistency and baking results.
Ingredients
FOR THE DONUTS
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or cake or pastry flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter let cool, melted
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk 1 tablespoon, 2% or whole, room temperature
FOR THE GANACHE
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate good quality
- ½ cup heavy cream whole/whipping or heavy cream with at least 30% fat content
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius), grease and flour a 6 size donut pan.
- In a small pot melt butter and let cool.
- In a medium/large bowl whisk together flour,baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a medium bowl whisk together until combined, cooled melted butter, egg, vanilla, greek yogurt and milk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not over mix.
- 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!
TO MAKE THE GANACHE
- Chop the chocolate and place in a medium bowl. In a medium saucepan heat the cream until very hot but not boiling, pour over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until melted and smooth.
Notes
- Use cake flour or mix all-purpose flour with cornstarch for a softer donut texture.
- Remove refrigerated ingredients 45-60 minutes before use to reach room temperature.
- Store baked and cooled donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Donuts can be frozen in freezer-safe bags or containers for 2-3 months.
- Top ganache with sprinkles, nuts, or grated chocolate before it sets for added decoration.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 532IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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