Description
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Cake Donuts, blending the richness of cake with the fun of donuts for a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir until just combined. If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill the donut pan with the batter, about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then remove from the pan.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa powder for the glaze, then add milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and let set before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg