Homemade Baked Frosted Chocolate Donuts
Homemade Baked Frosted Chocolate Donuts are soft, cake-like treats with rich chocolate flavor and a smooth, glossy frosting. Baked instead of fried, they offer a lighter yet indulgent option for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- cocoa powder
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- milk
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- butter or oil
- chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter or oil.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer batter into a piping bag or spoon into donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare frosting by mixing melted chocolate or cocoa with powdered sugar and milk.
- Dip cooled donuts into frosting and let set before serving.
Notes
- Add sprinkles, nuts, or coconut for extra texture.
- Mix in a pinch of espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Use a muffin tin if a donut pan is unavailable.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Freeze unfrosted donuts for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
