Chocolate Donuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—the batter should be slightly thick but smooth.
5. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. For the glaze, heat the cream until steaming and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
8. Dip the cooled donuts into the chocolate glaze or drizzle on top. Add sprinkles or nuts if desired and let the glaze set before serving.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling/Glazing Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy

Variations & Substitutions

• Swap cocoa powder for dark chocolate cocoa for a richer flavor.
• Use almond milk or oat milk instead of dairy for a vegan-friendly version (also replace butter with coconut oil).
• Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
• Try a peanut butter or caramel glaze instead of chocolate for a fun twist.

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