Baked Chocolate Donut Recipe (in 30 minutes!)

5 from 2 votes

If you're a donut lover, you're in for a real treat with this delightful fudgy Baked Chocolate Donut Recipe.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: All Recipes, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked chocolate donut recipe, baked donuts recipe, chocolate donuts, donuts, doughnuts

Servings:

Calories: 225kcal

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray two donut pans with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder, if using. Set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, milk, and sour cream until smooth and no lumps appear.
To the wet ingredients, add in the melted butter and vanilla, whisking until fully combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and no dry flour spots appear. Do not over mix. The batter will be thick.
Add the batter to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with ½ an inch of one corner cut off. Pipe the batter into the donut cavities, filling each about ½-⅔ of the way. Do not overfill.
Bake for 9-10 minutes or until the tops and edges look set and bounce back when pressed gently.
Allow the donuts to cool for about two minutes and turn them out onto a wire rack set on a large piece of parchment paper or over a baking sheet. Allow the donuts to cool down a couple of minutes until you can handle them.

Combine the chocolate chips and milk in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat for 30 seconds on high or until the liquid is steaming and starting to bubble. Stir until the chips have melted and the icing is smooth. Alternately, warm the chocolate and milk in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and thick.
Dip the top of each donut in the icing to coat the donut fully. Top with sprinkles, if desired

Store glazed donuts on a baking sheet covered loosely with parchment paper or plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days
For longer storage, place in a single layer on a baking sheet covered with plastic wrap or a large Tupperware container with a lid so they all fit in a single layer. Do not stack the donuts, as the icing will stick
Unglazed donuts may be frozen for up to 3 months. Place the donuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours. Place the frozen donuts in a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Remove the donuts from the freezer and allow them to thaw at room temperature then glaze and serve