Easy Baked Chocolate Glazed Donut Recipe

These baked chocolate glazed donuts are a quick and easy way to satisfy your donut cravings. They’re soft, cakey, and topped with a rich chocolate glaze—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday treat.

Best of all, they’re baked, not fried, making them a lighter option while still being incredibly tasty.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the donuts:

• 1 cup plain flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup sunflower oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup milk (room temperature)
• 1/2 tablespoon vinegar (to make buttermilk)
• 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing the pan)

For the chocolate glaze:

• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons milk
• Cocoa powder (for dusting)

Preparing the Buttermilk and Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 tablespoon vinegar with 1/2 cup milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until it curdles to make your homemade buttermilk.

Mixing the Donut Batter

1. Grease your donut pan by brushing it with melted butter.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, salt, oil, vanilla, and prepared buttermilk.
3. Stir the mixture until the batter is smooth and fully combined.

Baking the Donuts

1. Pour the batter into the greased donut molds, filling each about 3/4 full.
2. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes or until the donuts turn a light golden brown.
3. Allow the donuts to rest for 5 minutes in the pan. Then, use a knife to gently loosen them and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Making the Chocolate Glaze

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of milk.
2. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate melts and is smooth.
3. Let the glaze cool for a few minutes before using it to coat the donuts.

Glazing the Donuts

1. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the chocolate glaze, then place them back on the wire rack to allow any excess glaze to drip off.
2. Once the glaze is set, lightly dust the donuts with cocoa powder to finish.

Storing the Donuts

If you’re not planning to eat the donuts right away, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. This will keep them soft and fresh. If you prefer warm donuts, you can reheat them for a few seconds in the microwave before serving.

Tips for Perfect Donuts

• Don’t overfill the molds: Filling the donut molds 3/4 full gives them the perfect size and shape. Overfilling may cause the donuts to lose their hole.
• Check for doneness: Keep an eye on the donuts while baking. They should turn light golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed. Overbaking can result in dry donuts.
• Customizing the glaze: You can easily change the flavor by adding a dash of coffee, orange zest, or a sprinkle of sea salt to the chocolate glaze for a unique twist.