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    Home » Breakfast & Brunch

    Glazed Fluffy Chocolate Donuts

    Published: Jun 24, 2015 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These melt-in-your mouth Glazed Fluffy Chocolate Cake Donuts are so fluffy, chocolatey and are heavily drizzled in a delicious, simple powdered sugar glaze. Good God Almighty! 

    Glazed donuts are just so classic and popular, but these baked chocolate cake donuts take it to the next level.  Holla!  We've got some donuts for breakfast, like these Easy Baked Apple Donuts and these Fun Chocolate Sprinkle Donuts!

    Glazed Fluffy Chocolate Donuts

    These are the best fluffy chocolate cake donuts, I swear!  And Surprise!  You would never know these donuts are actually baked, so that makes everything better, right? Whew!  I can't even stop at just eating one because these donuts are just 'OMG'!  They smell amazing too!

    Clearly, chocolate cake donuts in general make everyone giddy!  The good news is, making baked doughnuts is so simple! All you need is one bowl, the ingredients and a donut pan!   

    Only 8 MINUTES OF BAKING!  Glaze them and devour while they're warm!  They will not disappoint the family and fun while making them!

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    Why This Donut Recipe Works!

    • Using good quality cocoa powder gives your donuts a deeper chocolate richness.
    • Double glazing gives an extra thick coating of glaze that really take these donuts to the next level of yumminess!  
    • Super easy to whip up!

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    Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Cake Donuts

    Fluffy Chocolate Donuts

    • all-purpose flour
    • granulated sugar
    • cocoa powder
    • baking soda
    • Greek yogurt
    • egg
    • almond milk
    • vegetable oil
    • vanilla extract

    Vanilla Glaze

    • powdered sugar
    • whole milk or cream
    • vanilla extract

    How to Make the Glazed Fluffy Chocolate Donuts!

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare donut pan by greasing or spraying with non-stick spray and set aside.

    Glazed Chocolate Donut Recipe

    • Whisk the the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda together in a medium bowl and set aside.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, egg, almond milk, oil and vanilla extract.
    • Add the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined using a wooden spoon.
    • Pipe with a pastry bag or cut a ½ inch hole into a corner of a baggie and pipe into donut pan.
    • Bake for 8 minutes or until the tops spring back when you touch them.
    • Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then tap the doughnuts out onto wire rack.
    • Place baking paper under wire racks to catch the excess glaze when glazing donuts.

    Simple Vanilla Glaze

    • In a microwaveable dish, combine the sugar, milk, and vanilla and whisk until well combined.
    • Microwave for 20-40 seconds and stir. The lumps should be melted.
    • Dunk the donuts in the glaze to fully coat and place on a wire rack to set.
    • Once you reach the end, re-dip for a second time if desired.

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    If you don't have a donut pan, (which you should purchase one just so you can make more donuts of course!) you can always use a mini muffin pan to make these!  Either way, who can resist chocolate donuts! 

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    More Delicious Donuts!

    • Fruity Pebbles Fluffy Baked Donuts
    • 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Donut Muffins
    • Red Velvet Cake Donuts
    • Fluffy Oreo Chocolate Cake Donuts
    • RumChata Glazed Baked Pumpkin Donuts
    • Baked Pumpkin Cake Donuts
    • Fun Chocolate Sprinkle Donuts
    • Easy Baked Apple Donuts

    You may love these Soft Maple Brown Sugar Cookies too!! 🙂

    Glazed Fluffy Chocolate Donuts

    Glazed Fluffy Chocolate Donuts

    Kim Lange
    Baked fluffy melt-in-your mouth chocolate cake donuts drenched and smothered in a powdered sugar glaze. Good God Almighty!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Servings 10 Servings
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    Fluffy Chocolate Donuts

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream could be substituted
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup almond milk or milk of choice
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil or oil of choice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Glaze

    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 6 tablespoons whole milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare donut pan by greasing or spraying with non-stick spray and set aside.

    Fluffy Chocolate Donuts

    • Whisk the the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda together in a medium bowl and set aside.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, egg, almond milk, oil and vanilla extract.
    • Add the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined using a wooden spoon.
    • Pipe with a pastry bag or cut a ½ inch hole into a corner of a baggie and pipe into donut pan.
    • Bake for 8 minutes or until the tops spring back when you touch them.
    • Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then tap the doughnuts out onto wire rack.
    • Place baking paper under wire racks to catch the excess glaze when glazing donuts.

    To make the Glaze

    • In a microwaveable dish, combine the sugar, milk, and vanilla and whisk until well combined.
    • Microwave for 20-40 seconds and stir. The lumps should be melted.
    • Dunk the donuts in the glaze to fully coat and place on a wire rack to set.
    • Once you reach the end, re-dip for a second time if desired.

    Notes

    If you don't have a donut pan, you can always use a muffin pan and glaze the tops afterwards. Adjust your time, depending if you make mini or regular muffins.
    Keyword baked donuts, breakfast, chocolate, donuts, glazed donuts
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    About Kim Lange

    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    1. Kim Lange says

      October 10, 2021 at 10:10 am

      all purpose Patricia

    2. Patricia says

      October 10, 2021 at 8:53 am

      Is this AP flour or self rising?

    3. Kimi Immordino says

      May 05, 2021 at 9:57 am

      I agree with you

    4. Kim Lange says

      February 20, 2021 at 10:13 am

      You can use whatever kind you want. I like to use vanilla Greek yogurt, but plain is ok as well.

    5. The meri baker says

      February 20, 2021 at 9:53 am

      Hi!
      What flavor of Greek Yogurt do you use? Plain?

    6. Kim Lange says

      August 11, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      I know right!! Thank you Kelly! xo

    7. Kim Lange says

      August 11, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      Yes you can with any milk is fine! Enjoy!

    8. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

      August 11, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      I’m always a fan of baked donuts. And especially chocolate ones!! Pinning!

    9. Terry cerullo says

      August 11, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      can you substitute the almond milk????

    10. Kim Lange says

      August 11, 2020 at 10:52 am

      Awesome and yes they will!!! So yummy! Thank you Maria!! xo

    11. Maria says

      August 11, 2020 at 10:05 am

      I’m going to buy a donut pan because these donuts looks delicious. My grandkids would love eating them.

    12. Kim Lange says

      July 07, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      Yes you could use any definitely. Enjoy!

    13. Mary says

      July 06, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Can you substitute the almond milk with buttermilk, milk or yogurt?

    14. Kim Lange says

      May 24, 2020 at 10:15 pm

      That glaze sounds delicious! I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Yay!

    15. Anonymous says

      May 24, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      Made these today using a square donut pan. The came out perfect and are delicious! However this time instead of the glaze I used sour cherries, made a drizzle from the juice, and then sprinkled some powdered sugar. So made them more like individual cakes.

    16. ChocolaTess says

      April 18, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      approximately 10 Huda! These are so yummy! I hope you enjoy!!

    17. Huda says

      April 18, 2018 at 12:13 pm

      I had a quick question. How many donuts does this recipe make?

    18. ChocolaTess says

      February 29, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      Sue, did they turn out alright? You need a fairly big hole for the dough to come out of the bag.

    19. Sue says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:31 pm

      Made these doughnuts today. I was surprised how thick the batter was. I almost added more almond milk, however, wanted to see how they turned out. Very difficult to get through pastry bag. Will make again and add a little more almond milk next time.

    20. Sue says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      Made these doughnuts today. I was surprised how thick the batter was. I almost added more almond milk, however, wanted to see how they turned out. Very difficult to get through pastry bag. Will make again and add a little more almond milk.

    21. ChocolaTess says

      July 02, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      Amanda, you have to get that donut pan out, these are sooooo good! 🙂 Thanks for sharing and pinning!

    22. ChocolaTess says

      July 02, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks Evija!

    23. ChocolaTess says

      July 02, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      Thanks Shellie! 🙂

    24. ChocolaTess says

      July 02, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      Glenda, you are so right, healthier for sure than fried. I hope you enjoy them! 🙂 I did!

    25. Amanda @ The Anti Mom Blog says

      July 02, 2015 at 8:20 am

      I NEED THESE NOW!! omg these look incredible! love chocolate glazed donuts, just might have to go out and get a donut pan and give them a whirl!! sharing & pinning!!

    26. Evija says

      July 01, 2015 at 5:45 am

      DROOOL alert! They look delicious ! Thank you so much for sharing with OMHG Wordless Wednesday Link Party.. Have a great day, co-host Evija @Fromevijawithlove x

    27. Shellie Bowdoin says

      June 30, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      These look fabulous...I will be pinning right now for later! So nice to do #OMHGWW with you!!

      Shellie

      http://www.thefabjourney.com

    28. Glenda Cates says

      June 30, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      I can not wait to try these as they look so yummy. Plus they are healthier than ones that are fried. Which is what I usually eat event though I shouldn't.

    29. Michele @ Alwayzbakin says

      June 30, 2015 at 5:43 am

      Those are my all-time favorite donuts! Chocolate with lots and lots of glaze. Mmmmmm! Those look absolutely delicious. 😉

    30. ChocolaTess says

      June 25, 2015 at 10:48 am

      Thanks Teresa! 🙂

    31. ChocolaTess says

      June 25, 2015 at 10:48 am

      Me tooooo! I hope you enjoy them Alexis! I made some with Chocolate frosting too! ha!

    32. Teresa says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:32 pm

      You may as well pack up a box of those delicious looking donuts and send them to me. 🙂 Love chocolate donuts!

    33. Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet says

      June 24, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      YUM! I love baked donuts more than the regular 😉 And you know I love chocolate, so I will definitely be making this ASAP!

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