Dive into these soft and sweet baked donuts, coated with a rich chocolate frosting. They are a perfect match for your coffee or tea and a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (dairy or almond)
- ⅛ tsp salt
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 ¼ cup chocolate chips (milk or dark chocolate)
Instructions:
For the Donuts:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a donut baking pan by greasing the donut cavities.
- In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and salt.
- Add the egg and whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and milk.
- Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until the batter is smooth.
- Fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once baked, invert the pan to release the donuts and let them cool.
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream.
- Microwave in short bursts, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Dip the top of each cooled donut into the chocolate frosting or use a spatula to spread the frosting on.
- Optionally, sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top for decoration.
Enjoy your homemade baked donuts with a delightful chocolate frosting. They're perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family.
