Chocolate Cake Donuts

Chocolate Cake Donuts

Ingredients:

For the Donuts:

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (any kind)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Glaze:

• 1/2 cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional, for shine)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
2. Make the Donut Batter:
   • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be smooth but thick.
3. Fill the Donut Pan:
   • Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a plastic zip-top bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
   • If you don’t have a piping bag, you can also carefully spoon the batter into the pan.
4. Bake the Donuts:
   • Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Make the Chocolate Glaze:
   • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup together, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Alternatively, you can microwave the chocolate, butter, and corn syrup in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
6. Glaze the Donuts:
   • Once the donuts have cooled, dip the tops of each donut into the chocolate glaze. Gently shake off any excess glaze.
   • If desired, immediately add sprinkles while the glaze is still wet.
7. Serve:
   • Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then enjoy! These donuts are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.