Description
These Glazed Chocolate Donuts are a rich and moist treat made with cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips, baked to perfection and coated in a smooth, sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or dessert, these donuts combine the deep flavor of chocolate with a light, fluffy texture and a shiny, sweet finish.
Ingredients
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Donuts
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to prepare it for baking the donuts.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, natural cocoa powder, mini chocolate chips (if using), baking soda, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla extract, egg, sour cream, milk, and vegetable oil until fully blended.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, making sure not to overmix to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Fill donut pan: Lightly grease your donut pan to prevent sticking and spoon the batter evenly into each mold, filling them adequately but not to the brim to allow room for rising.
- Bake the donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 8 minutes or until the tops of the donuts spring back when lightly touched, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool the donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove them carefully and let them cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
- Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps to create a perfect glaze consistency.
- Glaze the donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the glaze ensuring full coating. Place the glazed donuts back on the wire rack and let the glaze set for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use natural cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor; Dutch-processed cocoa can alter the taste and rise.
- Greasing the donut pan well ensures easy removal after baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and sour cream with a plant-based yogurt.
- You can omit chocolate chips or substitute them with chopped nuts for texture variation.
- Make sure donuts are completely cool before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate donuts, glazed donuts, baked donuts, chocolate glaze, easy donut recipe, homemade donuts
