Soft and moist chocolate glazed donuts made from scratch in just 30 minutes. This easy baked donut recipe is rich, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Chocolate Glazed Donuts

These soft and rich chocolate baked donuts are quick to make and perfect for beginners. They have a moist, cake-like texture and are topped with a smooth chocolate glaze and optional sprinkles. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack without the hassle of deep frying.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Américaine

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the donuts:
1 cup 125g all-purpose flour
1/3 cup 30g unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup 100g sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup 120ml milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup 60ml vegetable oil or melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the chocolate glaze:
1 cup 120g powdered sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 –3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional toppings:
Chocolate sprinkles
Crushed nuts
Shredded coconut

Equipment

Donut pan (for baked version)
Mixing bowls (2)
Whisk
Spatula or spoon
Measuring cups & spoons
Piping bag or zip-top bag (optional, for neat filling)
Cooling rack

Method

Preheat & prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Lightly grease a donut pan
Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk: milk, egg, oil, and vanilla
Combine
Add wet mixture to dry ingredients
Mix until just combined (don’t overmix)
Fill the pan
Spoon or pipe batter into donut molds (about ¾ full)
Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes
Let cool in pan for a few minutes, then transfer to rack
🍫 Make the glaze
Mix powdered sugar + cocoa powder
Add milk gradually until smooth and pourable
Stir in vanilla
✨ Finish
Dip cooled donuts into glaze
Add toppings while glaze is still wet
Let set for ~10–15 minutes