Baked Chocolate Donuts
These Baked Chocolate Donuts are fluffy, cakey and covered in a rich chocolate glaze. Add sprinkles on top for a fun twist and enjoy for breakfast or dessert!
Servings: 8 Donuts
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 2 eggs
Glaze
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease donut pan(s) with cooking spray.
- Add all of the donut ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine. Pour the batter into donut molds, filling ¾ way full.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
- While the donuts are baking, make the glaze by adding chocolate chips to a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30 seconds-1 minute until melted. Stir in maple syrup.
- Dip each donut into the glaze and add sprinkles to the top of each donut.
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Notes
- Use a fine mesh strainer to sift the cocoa powder after using your measuring cup to get rid of the clumps.
- To ensure you get easily get the donut batter into the pan, use a piping bag or plastic bag.
- Store the baked donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- Tip the pan upside down to easily remove the donuts after baking.
- For best results when freezing, do not frost. Let the donuts cool and store them in a freezer-safe container for about 3 months.
- Use room-temperature eggs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1donut | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
