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Glazed Chocolate Cake Donuts Recipe

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Delight in these rich and tender glazed chocolate cake doughnuts, baked to perfection with a luscious vanilla glaze. This easy-to-make recipe yields moist, chocolatey doughnuts with a subtle hint of nutmeg, ideal for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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Donuts

  • 125 grams all purpose flour
  • 25 grams cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 56 grams unsalted butter, melted
  • 106 grams light brown sugar
  • 113 ml buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Vanilla Glaze

  • 125 grams confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with butter or baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and light brown sugar until fully combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together just until there are no pockets of flour. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
  5. Fill the donut pan: Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each donut cavity about ¾ full with the batter.
  6. Bake the donuts: Bake the donuts for 11-13 minutes until they are golden brown and spring back to the touch. Remove the pan after 5 minutes to let the donuts cool slightly on a wire rack before removing them.
  7. Cool the donuts: Let the donuts cool completely on a wire rack before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  8. Prepare the vanilla glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is completely smooth.
  9. Glaze the donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the vanilla glaze, allowing the excess to drip off, then place them on a cooling rack set over a paper towel to catch drips. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature to create a smooth batter and even baking.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense, tough donuts.
  • Re-grease the donut pan before baking each batch to prevent sticking.
  • Allow the donuts to cool completely before dipping in glaze to ensure it adheres properly.
  • You can substitute buttermilk with whole milk plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
  • For a dairy-free option, replace butter and milk in the glaze with appropriate dairy-free alternatives.

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