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Chocolate Glazed Donuts Recipe

Soft and rich Chocolate Glazed Donuts made with cocoa powder and baked until fluffy.Finished with a smooth chocolate glaze for bakery-style flavor.Easy homemade donut recipe ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Donuts

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • Chocolate sprinkles or preferred toppings

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 ½ tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder sifted
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon corn syrup optional
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease two 6-count donut pans or one 12-count donut pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add the oil and melted butter to the wet mixture and whisk again.
  • Pour in the milk and whisk until incorporated.
  • Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth and combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Transfer the batter into a large zip-top bag and snip off one corner.
  • Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity nearly full.
  • Bake the Chocolate Glazed Donuts for 10 to 10½ minutes or until baked through.
  • Let the donuts cool in the pans for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and corn syrup until glossy and smooth.
  • Dip each cooled donut into the chocolate glaze, allowing excess glaze to drip off.
  • Add chocolate sprinkles or toppings while the glaze is still wet.
  • Allow the glaze to fully set before serving.

Notes

  • These homemade chocolate donuts are best enjoyed fresh.
  • Add crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips for extra texture.
  • You can make the donuts ahead and glaze them the next day.
  • For a richer finish, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the glaze.