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

Notes

For extra richness, use buttermilk instead of regular milk
Want them fluffier? Don’t overmix the batter
You can also fry instead of bake for a more classic donut texture