Fluffy Chocolate Donut (Printable)
A fluffy chocolate donut featuring rich cocoa and a glossy chocolate glaze for a sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Donut Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
11 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
→ Chocolate Glaze
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
14 - 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease two standard donut pans.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, and vegetable oil until smooth.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to preserve fluffiness.
05 - Transfer batter into a piping bag or zip-top bag, snip off the tip, and pipe batter into greased pans, filling each cavity approximately two-thirds full.
06 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired consistency.
08 - Dip the cooled donuts' tops into the glaze and place them back on the wire rack to set for at least 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come out perfectly soft and tender every time, like a secret indulgence you want to whisper about
- The glossy chocolate glaze adds that irresistible finishing touch that makes everyone ask for seconds
02 -
- Don’t overmix the batter; it’s tempting to get it super smooth, but a few lumps keep the donuts light and fluffy
- Cooling the donuts completely before glazing is essential to avoid melting the shiny coating
03 -
- Using room temperature eggs and milk makes mixing smoother and gives better texture
- The glaze secret: waking it up with just enough milk to get glossy but not too runny makes all the difference