Easy Double Chocolate Baked Donuts are decadent, moist and the perfect healthier alternative to fried donuts. Dip them into a sugar glaze for a more traditional chocolate cake style donut or glaze in chocolate ganache glaze for extra chocolate flavor. Rise and shine, and start your day with chocolate goodness!
Waking up to a batch of Double Chocolate Baked Donuts is a great way to start the day. Donuts are always a special treat in our family and one that we try not to overdue, but I have introduced my kids to baked donuts and I have to say, they definitely check the box for those Saturday morning donut runs. This recipe is about as simple as it can get; no electric mixer necessary and you'll only use two bowls.
These donuts are light, fluffy, moist, and super chocolatey. They can be dipped in two different glazes to ensure that everyone gets the kind they want. The sugar glaze makes every bite taste like a classic donut and the chocolate ganache glaze is for the ultimate chocolate lover! If you want more of a variety of flavors, also whip up a batch of these Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts to make the ultimate donut assortment!
Ingredients
- Flour- All-purpose works great, but a gluten free blend can be a good alternative
- Sugar- Light brown sugar
- Cocoa Powder- For all the chocolatey flavor
- Sour Cream- To add extra moisture to the batter
- Milk- Whole works best
- Chocolate Chips- Mini chocolate chips to make pockets of gooey chocolate
Directions
- Prepare the donut pan with melted butter or baking spray
- In a medium bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, light brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt; set aside
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until all ingredients are incorporated and smooth
- Using a spatula, mix the mini chocolate chips into the batter
- Using a piping bag, pipe the batter to fill ¾ of the donut pan
- Bake the donuts for eight minutes or the cake bounces back at the touch
- Remove the donut pan from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then remove them and place them on a cooling rack
- Once the donuts are cooled, dip the top of the donut in the chocolate ganache glaze and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles or dunk the entire donut in the sugar glaze
- Place the glazed donuts on the cooling rack and allow them to dry for 5-10 minutes
One Double Chocolate Donut, Two Glazes
One donut with two glaze options... Does it get better than that? The double chocolate baked donut is a versatile base that can take on so many personalities with different toppings.
Sugar Glaze (The Classic)
- In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla
- Whisk until smooth
- Dip the cooled donut into the glaze to fully coat it
Chocolate Ganache Glaze (Chocolate Lovers Edition)
- In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer
- Remove from heat and add chocolate chips
- Whisk until smooth and creamy
- Dip the top of the cooled donut in while the ganache is still warm
Shop Products Needed To Bake Donuts
Tips and FAQs for Decadent Double Chocolate Baked Donuts
Greasing and Filling Pan
Make sure the donut pan is greased and if you make two batches, grease in between. Fill the donut pan ¾ full to create the perfect rounded donuts!
Glazing
Make sure that the donuts are cooled before dipping in the sugar glaze or chocolate ganache glaze.
Alternate Ways to Enjoy
Double Chocolate Baked Donuts make the perfect breakfast treat or a delicious dessert with a scoop of ice cream.
Leftovers
Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container
If you swap the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour, these double chocolate baked donuts will be gluten-free!
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Double Chocolate Baked Donuts
Ingredients
Chocolate Donut Batter
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
- ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Egg
- ⅓ Cup Sour Cream
- ¼ Cup Whole Milk
- ¼ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Chocolate Ganache Glaze
- 1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
Sugar Glaze
- 1 ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
- ¼ Cup Whole Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Chocolate Donut Batter
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a donut pan; set aside
- In a medium bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, light brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt; set aside
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until all ingredients are incorporated and smooth
- Using a spatula, mix the mini chocolate chips into the batter
- Using a piping bag, pipe the batter to fill ¾ of the donut pan
- Bake the donuts for 8 minutes or the cake bounces back at the touch
- Remove the donut pan from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then remove them and place them on a cooling rack
- Once the donuts are cooled, dip the top of the donut in the chocolate ganache glaze and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles or dunk the entire donut in the sugar glaze
- Place the glazed donuts on the cooling rack and allow them to dry for 5-10 minutes
Chocolate Ganache Glaze
- In a small sauce pan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer
- Remove the pan from the heat and add in the chocolate chips
- Whisk the chocolate ganache until smooth and creamy
- Dip the top of the donut while the ganache is still warm or rewarm it if it starts to thicken to much
Sugar Glaze
- In a small bowl combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract
- Whisk together all ingredients until smooth
- Dip the donut into the sugar glaze and coat the top and bottom completely
Nutrition
KM says
great valentines morning treat!!!