Why This Chocolate Cake Donut Recipe Is Truly Amazing!
Craving donuts? These chocolate cake donuts are rich, moist, and easy to make—perfect for a treat any time of the day!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowls
- Whisk and spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stand mixer or hand mixer (optional)
- Donut cutter or biscuit cutter
- Deep pot or deep fryer
- Candy or deep-fry thermometer
- Wire cooling rack
- Paper towels
- Spider strainer or slotted spoon
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 210 g all-purpose flour ~1 ¾ cups
- 50 g cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 100 g granulated sugar ~½ cup
- 1 large egg
- 120 ml buttermilk ~½ cup
- 40 g unsalted butter melted (~3 tbsp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Frying:
- Canola or vegetable oil enough for 2–3 inches depth
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
- 2 –3 tbsp hot water adjust for consistency
Optional Toppings:
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Crushed nuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Shredded coconut
- Edible glitter or gold flakes
Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap and chill dough in the fridge for 1 hour (makes cutting easier).
Cut and Prepare for Frying
- Roll dough on a floured surface to ½ inch thickness.
- Use a donut cutter to cut out shapes. Re-roll scraps if needed.
Fry the Donuts
- Heat oil to 365°F–375°F (185°C–190°C).
- Fry 2–3 donuts at a time for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel–lined wire rack.
Make the Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa, melted butter, and hot water until smooth and glossy.
Glaze and Decorate
- Dip cooled donuts into glaze. Let excess drip off.
- Add toppings immediately while glaze is wet.
- Let sit 15–20 minutes to set.