Glazed Chocolate Donuts

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:

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

Bake the Donuts:

1. Bake: Bake for 8 minutes or until the tops spring back when you touch them.
2. 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:

1. Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Glaze the donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
3. 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

1. Can I make these donuts ahead of time? Yes, you can bake the donuts ahead of time and glaze them when ready to serve.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a small bowl, beat together the vanilla, egg, sour cream, milk, and oil.
4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
5. Spoon the batter into a greased donut pan.
6. Bake for 8 minutes or until the tops spring back when you touch them.
7. Let the donuts cool in the pan before glazing.

For the glaze:

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