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Chocolate Frosted Baked Donuts Recipe

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This Chocolate Frosted Baked Donuts recipe offers moist, tender donuts with a rich chocolate glaze. Sour cream or yogurt adds moisture without heaviness, while brown sugar imparts softness and depth of flavor. A hint of nutmeg delivers that nostalgic donut shop taste. Finished with a smooth, glossy butter-based chocolate glaze, these baked donuts are perfect for a delightful homemade treat. The recipe yields 8 donuts, ideal for small gatherings with an option to double for larger groups.

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60g/ml) milk, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • optional: rainbow sprinkles, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a donut pan well using a nonstick spray. If doubling the recipe, grease additional donut cavities or bake in batches. Set the pan aside to be ready for the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and spice.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, brown sugar, milk, and sour cream or yogurt until smooth and creamy. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter thick and tender, resulting in soft donuts.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the thick batter into a gallon-size zip-top plastic bag. Snip off one bottom corner of the bag or use a piping bag to pipe the batter evenly into the greased donut pan cavities, filling each about halfway to two-thirds full.
  6. Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 9–10 minutes or until donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Allow them to cool in the pan set over a cooling rack for 2 minutes before gently removing and placing on the rack to cool slightly more. Re-grease the pan and bake remaining batter if necessary.
  7. Prepare Chocolate Glaze: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, butter, light corn syrup, and water. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  8. Glaze Donuts: Dip the tops of the slightly cooled donuts into the chocolate glaze. Add optional rainbow sprinkles immediately if desired. Let the glaze set before serving or enjoy immediately for a glossy finish.
  9. Storage: Donuts are best consumed the day they’re baked. Store leftovers covered tightly at room temperature for 1–2 days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

  • Freezing Instructions: Freeze baked donuts without glaze for 2–3 months. Cool completely then layer with parchment paper in a freezer-safe container or bag to prevent sticking. Thaw overnight in refrigerator or a few hours at room temperature. Warm in microwave 10–15 seconds if desired before glazing freshly.
  • Make Muffins Instead: Batter can be baked in a standard 12-cup muffin pan; fill 2/3 full. Bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly and glaze as usual.
  • Milk Options: Any milk type (dairy or plant-based) works well, including whole milk, skim milk, or unsweetened vanilla almond milk.
  • Doubling Recipe: Easily double the ingredient amounts for 16 donuts baked either in two pans or batches.
  • Donut Pan: Using a high-quality nonstick donut pan helps achieve ideal shape and easy release.

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