Glazed Chocolate Donuts

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Glazed Chocolate Donuts! These homemade donuts are moist, chocolatey, and topped with a deliciously sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these baked treats are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Why Make Glazed Chocolate Donuts

Homemade Glazed Chocolate Donuts are a delightful treat that’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, these donuts are a delicious alternative to traditional fried donuts. Plus, they’re topped with a sweet glaze that takes them to the next level of deliciousness!

How to Make Glazed Chocolate Donuts

Prepare the Donuts:

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips (optional), baking soda, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In a small bowl, beat together the vanilla, egg, sour cream, milk, and oil.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
Fill the donut pan: Spoon the batter into a greased donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

Bake the Donuts:

Bake: Bake for 8 minutes or until the tops spring back when you touch them.
Cool: Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Glaze:

Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Glaze the donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
Let the glaze set: Place the glazed donuts on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to catch drips. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these Glazed Chocolate Donuts for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Pair them with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate for the ultimate indulgence.

Storage Information

Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also freeze the donuts for up to 1 month. Simply thaw them at room temperature before serving.

Some Techniques or Tips

For an extra chocolatey flavor, add mini chocolate chips to the batter.
Be sure not to overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts.
To make filling the donut pan easier, transfer the batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag and pipe it into the cavities.

FAQs about Glazed Chocolate Donuts

Can I make these donuts ahead of time? Yes, you can bake the donuts ahead of time and glaze them when ready to serve.
Can I use a different type of glaze? Absolutely! Feel free to use a chocolate ganache, powdered sugar glaze, or your favorite frosting instead of the vanilla glaze.
Can I make these donuts without a donut pan? If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a mini muffin pan to make donut holes instead. Adjust the baking time accordingly.

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

For the donuts:

1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
6 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the glaze:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS:

To make the donuts:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, baking soda, and salt.
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 the batter into 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.

For the glaze: