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Baked Chocolate Glazed Cake Donuts Recipe

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Soft, rich baked chocolate cake donuts topped with a smooth homemade chocolate glaze and optional sprinkles. They are an easy, decadent treat ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Coconut oil (or butter or ghee; to grease the donut pan)
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/16 teaspoon salt
  • Chocolate sprinkles (optional; or any sprinkles you like)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a donut pan with coconut oil.
  2. Add the avocado oil, brown sugar, egg, sour cream, 1/2 tablespoon vanilla, and optional espresso powder to a large bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add the flour, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk just until combined, being careful not to over-mix. The batter will be thick.
  4. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan without overfilling the wells. Use a spoon to spread the batter evenly.
  5. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert the donuts onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
  6. Once the donuts are cool, add the butter, 4 tablespoons sifted cocoa powder, powdered sugar, water, 1/2 tablespoon vanilla, and 1/16 teaspoon salt to a small saucepan over low heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the glaze is smooth.
  7. Carefully dip the top of each cooled donut into the chocolate glaze. Place on a wire rack to allow excess glaze to drip off.
  8. Add chocolate sprinkles or other desired sprinkles before the glaze sets. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • The exact baking time can vary depending on the donut pan, so check the donuts after 7 minutes.
  • Avoid over-mixing the batter to help keep the baked donuts soft and tender.
  • Instant espresso powder is optional but enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • Vegetable oil can be substituted for avocado oil, and butter or ghee can be used to grease the pan.
  • Make sure the donuts are completely cool before glazing them.

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