Easy Baked Chocolate Glazed Donut Recipe
Try my delightful baked donuts, which are soft and fluffy with a decadent chocolate glaze that will have you reaching for more. These donuts are incredibly easy to make, and their melt-in-your-mouth texture combined with the rich chocolate glaze makes them irresistible. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack—one bite and you won't be able to stop at just one!
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 cup plain flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk at room temperature
- ½ tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
For the Glaze:
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips Anods or similar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare Buttermilk: Add vinegar to 1/2 cup milk. Let stand for 5 minutes until milk curdles and forms buttermilk.
- Prepare Pan: Brush donut pan with melted butter.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and prepared buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
- Fill Pan: Pour batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes or until donuts are light golden brown.
- Cool Donuts: Allow donuts to rest for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to unmold. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Glaze Donuts: Dip the front of each donut into the chocolate glaze, then place on a cooling rack to drip and set.
- Dust and Serve: Dust with cocoa powder and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra richness, use high-quality chocolate chips for the glaze.
- Store donuts in an airtight container for up to 3 days.