Description

These Irresistible Chocolate Cake Donuts are a delightful treat featuring a moist, rich chocolate batter baked to perfection in a donut pan. Topped with a smooth, chocolate cocoa glaze, these donuts are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any chocolate craving. Easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes, they offer a homemade alternative to fried donuts with a tender crumb and intense cocoa flavor.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs

Glaze

Powdered sugar (quantity to taste, approx. 1 cup)
Cocoa powder (approx. 2 tbsp)
Milk (to desired consistency, approx. 2-3 tbsp)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a donut pan to ensure the donuts won’t stick after baking.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar until well mixed and no lumps remain.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix to keep the donuts tender.
Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
Cool Donuts: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the donuts to cool slightly before delicately transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add milk gradually, stirring until you reach a smooth, pourable glaze consistency.
Glaze Donuts: Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the cooled donuts. Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving to enjoy a perfectly coated chocolate cake donut.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts tender and cakey.
Make sure to grease the donut pan well or use a non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
Glaze can be customized by adjusting the milk quantity for thicker or thinner consistency.
Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.