Description

Delight in these moist and fluffy baked Nutella donuts topped with a rich and silky Nutella glaze. Perfectly sweetened and quick to make, these treats offer all the indulgence of traditional fried donuts but baked to perfection for a lighter and less greasy option. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a special snack, they combine the irresistible taste of Nutella with soft, tender donut texture.

Ingredients

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Donuts

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup Nutella
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutella Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Nutella
2–3 tablespoons milk (or more as needed)

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Thoroughly spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt, then set the dry mix aside.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, Nutella, brown sugar, melted butter, large egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Form Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the donuts tender.
Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut cavities, filling them two-thirds to three-quarters full. Depending on your donut pan size, expect to make about 9-10 donuts, baking in batches if necessary.
Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Nutella Glaze: In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, Nutella, and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding extra milk to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken as needed.
Glaze Donuts: Place foil under the wire rack to catch drips. Dip the tops of each cooled donut into the Nutella glaze and place them back onto the rack. Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes until slightly hardened.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain light, fluffy donuts.
If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1/3 cup of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Use a non-stick donut pan or silicone mold for easier removal.
For a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar; for thinner glaze, add more milk gradually.
Donuts are best eaten the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Nutella donuts, baked donuts, Nutella glaze, easy donut recipe, homemade donuts, chocolate hazelnut dessert