Glazed Chocolate Cake Doughnuts: A Homemade Delight
Indulge in the homemade goodness of Glazed Chocolate Cake Doughnuts, a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, needing a snack for a gathering, or simply enjoying a quiet morning, these doughnuts bring a touch of gourmet bakery-style indulgence right to your kitchen. Made with rich cocoa and a hint of nutmeg, then topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, these doughnuts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:
- All-Purpose Flour: 125 grams
- Cocoa Powder: 25 grams
- Baking Powder: ½ teaspoon
- Baking Soda: ½ teaspoon
- Kosher Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Nutmeg: ¼ teaspoon
- Unsalted Butter: 56 grams, melted
- Light Brown Sugar: 106 grams
- Buttermilk: 113 ml, room temperature
- Egg: 1, room temperature
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- Confectioners’ Sugar: 125 grams
- Milk: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: A pinch
Directions
Making the Doughnuts:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a donut pan with butter or baking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make the Batter:
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined, ensuring no flour pockets remain.
- Bake:
- Pipe the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity ¾ full.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the doughnuts are golden brown and spring back when touched.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Vanilla Glaze:
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Glaze the Doughnuts:
- Dip each cooled doughnut into the glaze.
- Set on a cooling rack above a sheet of parchment paper to catch any drips. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Calories: 280 kcal per serving
- Servings: 12 doughnuts
These Glazed Chocolate Cake Doughnuts offer a perfect combination of moist, fluffy texture with a rich chocolate flavor, complemented by a silky vanilla glaze. They are ideal for treating your family and friends to a special homemade delight that looks and tastes as if it came from a professional bakery. Enjoy crafting these treats and watch them become a new favorite in your home!
Glazed Chocolate Cake Doughnuts
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
Glazed Chocolate Cake Doughnuts offer an irresistible treat that combines the rich, deep flavors of chocolate with a smooth and luscious vanilla glaze. These doughnuts are not only a joy to eat but also a pleasure to behold, with their glossy finish and elegant appearance.
Ingredients
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
Donuts:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with butter or baking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined, ensuring no flour pockets remain.
Pipe the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity ¾ full.
Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the donuts are golden brown and spring back when touched.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Vanilla Glaze:
In a medium bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Dip each cooled donut into the glaze, then place on a cooling rack above a sheet of parchment paper to catch drips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280