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Easy Moist Chocolate Donuts Recipe with Rich Glaze Perfect for Breakfast

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These easy moist chocolate donuts with a rich glaze are perfect for breakfast or brunch, delivering a tender texture and deep chocolate flavor with simple ingredients and quick preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3–4 tbsp (45-60ml) milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon or pipe batter into donut pan cavities, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool donuts in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla, and salt until thick but pourable glaze forms.
  9. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze, letting excess drip off, then place back on rack to set for about 15 minutes.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best texture. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough donuts. Dip donuts only when completely cool to prevent glaze from melting. If glaze thickens, add a splash more milk. Oven temperatures vary; start checking donuts at 12 minutes with a toothpick test.

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