For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Ensure the donut pan is well-greased to prevent sticking. Add sprinkles or other toppings to the glaze before it sets for a festive touch.
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these baked donuts, finished with a luscious glaze. A delightful treat that skips the frying, offering a lighter yet equally satisfying indulgence. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack any time of day.
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Generously coat 11 donut cups with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. (3 minutes)
In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well blended. (5 minutes)
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
Transfer the batter to a resealable plastic bag. Snip off one corner and pipe the batter into the prepared donut cups, filling each about ¾ full. (7 minutes)
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean, approximately 10-12 minutes. (12 minutes)
Allow the donuts to cool slightly in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
While the donuts are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine ¼ cup butter, heavy cream, 1 tablespoon milk, corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. (5 minutes)
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chopped bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate chips until melted and smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes. (3 minutes)
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth and glossy. (3 minutes)
Dip the cooled donuts into the warm glaze, ensuring they are evenly coated. Place the glazed donuts back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set completely, about 15 minutes. (15 minutes)
For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Ensure the donut pan is well-greased to prevent sticking. Add sprinkles or other toppings to the glaze before it sets for a festive touch.
Ottis Kuphal
Jun 30, 2025These donuts were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My kids loved them!
Viviane Lehner
Jun 29, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the donuts came out perfectly. Thank you!
Elvie Thompson
Jun 27, 2025This is my go-to donut recipe now! So much healthier than fried donuts.
Roman Goodwin
Jun 27, 2025Doubled the recipe for a party and they were gone in minutes! A definite crowd-pleaser.
Rafaela Buckridge
Jun 26, 2025The glaze is the perfect touch! Not too sweet and perfectly chocolatey.
Akeem Cassin
Jun 22, 2025I added some cinnamon to the batter, and it gave them a wonderful warm flavor.
Kira Konopelski
Jun 22, 2025Could I use a different type of chocolate? I only have milk chocolate on hand.
Caesar Deckow
Jun 14, 2025My donuts stuck to the pan a little, even with cooking spray. Next time, I'll try greasing and flouring the pan.
Nadia Rohan
Jun 9, 2025I was skeptical about baked donuts, but these exceeded my expectations. So moist and delicious!
Bennett Leffler
Jun 6, 2025I tried these with almond milk, and they turned out great! A perfect dairy-free treat.