Indulge in these deliciously moist baked chocolate donuts, perfect for a sweet treat any time of day. They are easy to make and a healthier alternative to fried donuts.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
12min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 240 ml buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 60 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a donut pan.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5
Spoon the batter into a piping bag and pipe it into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
Step 6
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean.
Step 7
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Optional: Once cooled, you can glaze or dust the donuts with powdered sugar.