Chocolate Frosted Baked Donuts

A set of chocolate frosted doughnuts on a wire rack

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These Chocolate Frosted Baked Donuts feature a batch of fluffy vanilla doughnuts, topped with a silky and delicious chocolate frosting—the perfect breakfast treat!

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: doughnuts

Calories: 313kcal

Author: Ann Nguyen

Ingredients

Vanilla Donuts

1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg brought to room temperature
½ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled

Chocolate Glaze

1 ½ cups confectioner's sugar sifted
4 tablespoons cocoa powder sifted
4-5 tablespoons whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Doughnuts

Preheat oven to 350F and grease a doughnut pan nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the the vanilla extract, egg, milk, butter and whisk until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Using a zip-top bag or a piping bag, pipe the batter into the cavities of the doughnut pan, filling the cavities 3/4 of the way. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan.

Chocolate Glaze

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder.
Add the vanilla extract and then the milk, one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. It should take about 4-5 tablespoons!
Dip the top of the donuts into the chocolate glaze, and cover with sprinkles.

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