Easy Baked Chocolate Donuts Recipe

Enjoy making baked chocolate donuts at home with this easy recipe! You’ll love this rich, delicious treat with chocolate icing on top.

When the sweet, irresistible aroma of chocolate wafts through the kitchen, it’s hard not to feel a little giddy. That’s the magic of baking, especially when the result is as delightful as a batch of freshly baked donuts.

Today, I’m thrilled to share with you my favorite recipe for baked chocolate donuts, complete with a luxurious chocolate glaze that’s the epitome of indulgence.

These are lovingly crafted in your own kitchen. And the best part? They’re baked, not fried, making them a tad healthier (but let’s be honest, we’re here for the flavor, not the calorie count).

The chocolate glaze gives a double dose of cocoa goodness. Silky, glossy, and decadently sweet, it coats each donut with a layer of joy.

So, why bake chocolate donuts at home? Because there’s something incredibly satisfying about creating your own baked goods.

It’s about more than just the flavors; it’s about the experience, the joy of sharing, and the pride in saying, “I made these!”

Whether it’s a special occasion, a treat for the family, or just a way to brighten a regular day, these baked chocolate donuts are sure to bring smiles all around.

You’re about to discover just how easy and rewarding it can be to bring the bakery experience into your home. And who knows?

This chocolate donuts recipe might just become your new go-to for satisfying those sweet cravings.

Ready to try the recipe? Here’s what you’re going to need.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted (or unsalted, add 1/2 tsp salt)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

Tips and Thoughts for This Recipe

You can use regular, dark, or Dutch process cocoa powder in this recipe. We typically use regular cocoa powder since the glaze will add more flavor as well.

For a richer donut, you can use dark chocolate chips. For a sweeter donut, you can use milk chocolate chips.

To increase the chocolate flavor on these donuts, try adding a cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter.

It is important to make sure no clumps of flour or cocoa powder remain unincorporated in your batter. This is a major factor when it comes to developing a soft, well-structured donut.

Store your donuts in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. You can enjoy these donuts at room temperature or reheat them for 30 seconds in the microwave.

Get the printable recipe for these donuts below:

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If you enjoyed these delicious baked goods, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other sweet donut recipes and posts:

Apple Cider • Strawberry • Valentine’s Day • Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing