Chocolate Frosted Baked Donuts
These Chocolate Frosted Baked Donuts feature a batch of fluffy vanilla doughnuts, topped with a silky and delicious chocolate frosting—the perfect breakfast treat!
Servings: 6 doughnuts
Calories: 313kcal
Ingredients
Vanilla Donuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg brought to room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 ½ cups confectioner's sugar sifted
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder sifted
- 4-5 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Doughnuts
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a doughnut pan nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the the vanilla extract, egg, milk, butter and whisk until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Using a zip-top bag or a piping bag, pipe the batter into the cavities of the doughnut pan, filling the cavities 3/4 of the way. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan.
Chocolate Glaze
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add the vanilla extract and then the milk, one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. It should take about 4-5 tablespoons!
- Dip the top of the donuts into the chocolate glaze, and cover with sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1.6mg