You can’t go wrong with these baked chocolate donuts! They are the perfect way to start your day! Get yourself some today by making this simple recipe! You won’t regret it!
Baked chocolate donuts
If you love donuts and chocolate, I have the perfect treat for you! My glazed chocolate donuts are made with a special recipe that’s been passed down through our family for generations.
Donuts are delicious, but they’re also loaded with sugar and unhealthy fats. And most chocolate donuts are deep-fried and loaded with sugar. This recipe for baked chocolate donuts offers a healthier alternative that is still decadent and delicious without frying.
Other donuts you will love:
- Soft yeast donuts
- Air fryer pumpkin donuts
- Baked sugar cinnamon donuts
- Healthy avocado donuts
- Peppermint mocha donuts
Everyone likes baked chocolate donuts. They are baked so they are not greasy, and the basic recipe is made with simple ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. Plus, baked chocolate donuts taste great when glazed with a sugar glaze.
If you’re trying to eat healthier, these chocolate chip donuts are the perfect solution for your cravings! They have all the flavor of a traditional fried doughnut without any of the guilt. With their rich chocolate taste and sugar glaze coating, they’ll satisfy even the most intense craving in seconds flat. Plus, they’re made with real ingredients and no artificial flavors or colors. Now you can enjoy a delicious treat without feeling guilty about it later on.
What are baked chocolate doughnuts?
Baked chocolate doughnuts are regular donuts that are baked instead of deep fried. Baking the chocolate glazed chocolate donuts results in a healthier donut with a crispy outside and perfectly cooked inside with every bite.
What do baked chocolate donuts taste like??
Baked chocolate donuts taste like chocolate cake. They are made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips. A sugar glaze coats the baked chocolate donut, giving it a sugary crust that is both sweet and scrumptious.
Are baked chocolate donuts nutritious?
These donuts are baked so they are not greasy and not loaded with tons of sugar.
They offer a healthier alternative that is still decadent and delicious! They’re loaded with fiber, protein, vitamin D from the eggs and calcium from the milk and sour cream.
Are these chocolate doughnuts gluten-free?
While this is not a gluten free recipe for donuts, they can be made with a gluten-free flour mix.
How do you glaze baked chocolate doughnuts?
The glaze for this donut recipe is made with simple ingredients such as sugar, milk and vanilla. All you have to do is mix the ingredients together in one bowl, dip baked chocolate doughnuts into the mixture, then place on wire racks to set for 15 minutes before eating!
Do you need a chocolate glaze to make baked chocolate donuts?
No, baked chocolate donuts can be enjoyed without any glaze. However, the glaze does add a nice touch and extra flavor. For this recipe I made a simple, sugar glaze but chocolate glaze works wonderful too.
What other glaze can I use?
You can use any glaze you like. I recommend a chocolate glaze or a simple sugar glaze. Other great glaze options include strawberry glaze or lemon glaze.
What else can I add to my chocolate donuts?
You can add any toppings you like. You can make them with sprinkles, chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
This recipe can be tweaked to just about any recipe you want. If you have someone who doesn’t like chocolate, you can make blueberry, maple, strawberry, vanilla or just about any flavor you like. You would just need to leave out the chocolate and cocoa and make the necessary switches for your choice of donut flavor.
How long do baked donuts last?
These baked chocolate glazed donuts will stay fresh for up to 3 days. For the best taste and texture, store baked donuts at room temperature in an airtight container.
Can you store these donuts in the freezer?
Yes, glaze free chocolate donuts can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw these, leave them on a wire rack at room temperature overnight or place in a microwave and heat on high in increments of 15-20 seconds.
What ingredients do I need to make baked chocolate donuts?
All you need is some basic donut ingredients such as all purpose flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, milk, baking soda, vanilla extract.
How do I make this chocolate donut recipe?
It couldn’t be easier to make these donuts! Moist and delicious, these can be enjoyed by anyone who loves chocolate glaze! Take a look at the instructions below to see how easy it is to make this donuts recipe!
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and baking soda. If you are using other dry ingredients (such as nuts), now it’s the time to add them to the flour mixture.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the vanilla, egg, sour cream, milk, and oil.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Grease the donut pan with butter or cooking spray. Spoon the batter in or use a piping bag.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until the tops spring back when you touch them.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan before glazing.
- To make the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 2 cups of powdered sugar, a few tablespoons of milk, and a teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined. Remove from the heat. Dunk the donuts in the glaze to fully coat and place on a cooling rack to set.
These baked chocolate donuts are a wonderful way to start your day and they make a great dessert! And they can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. Try making these with different toppings or glaze flavors for an extra special treat. Let me know what you tried in the comments below!
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Baked chocolate donuts
Equipment
Ingredients
For the donuts
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
For the glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
To make the donuts
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and baking soda.
- In a small bowl, beat together the vanilla, egg, sour cream, milk, and oil.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
- Spoon in a greased donut pan.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until the tops spring back when you touch them.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan before glazing.
To make the glaze
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar, milk, and vanilla until well combined. Remove from the heat.
- Dunk the donuts in the glaze to fully coat and place on a wire rack to set.
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