Chocolate Glazed Donuts have a fluffy vanilla baked donut base dipped in a silky chocolate ganache glaze. These donuts can be ready in just 30 minutes and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a yummy treat!
Baked donuts are pretty close to the top of the list of recipes I love to make. They are simple and versatile, so you can totally change the flavor without too much extra effort. These Chocolate Glazed Donuts are a classic donut made simple. No frying or yeast involved! My Smore Donuts also have a delicious chocolate ganache glaze.
If you're looking for more tasty donut recipes check out these Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, Churro Donuts, or Cinnamon Roll Donuts.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These baked donuts are made without yeast, so you don't have to spend any extra time waiting for them to rise. If you're wanting to play with yeast check out my White Bread Recipe!
- The time is takes to gather all of your ingredients, make this recipe, and start snacking on them is only about 30 minutes! We love a quick a tasty recipe, just like these Ferrero Rocher Brownies.
- Chocolate Glazed Donuts are so easy to throw together for a fun snack or a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.
- They taste like chocolate cake in donut form!
- Baked donuts are healthier than fried donuts. You skip all of the oil, making these donuts better for you. No need for Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme!
Ingredients
- Measuring the all-purpose flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out. If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
- Vanilla extract is a must in baked goods just like salt. Real vanilla adds a better flavor than imitation vanilla.
- Full-fat sour cream will make the donuts extra moist and fluffy.
- I always use semisweet chocolate, but you can use whatever type of chocolate you prefer.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- The sour cream can be replaced with unflavored greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese.
- The Chocolate Glazed Donuts can be topped with sprinkles or chocolate shavings.
- These donuts can be made in a mini donut pan for bite-sized treats!
- You can use a different type of chocolate to change up the flavor of the donuts. Dark chocolate would be perfect!
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-By-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray your donut mold with non-stick spray and set aside.
STEP 2: In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.
STEP 3: In a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients.
STEP 4: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until they are well combined. Do not over mix.
STEP 5: Spoon or pipe the batter into your molds and fill them up to the top. Place your donuts in the pre-heated oven. They usually take about 15-17 minutes to bake, but I start checking them around 10 minutes to see if the pan needs to be turned. You’ll know they are finished when you lightly press on a donut and it springs back.
STEP 6: Remove from the oven and let the baked donuts cool in the molds until cool enough to remove. Then cool the donuts completely before glazing.
STEP 7: In a small saucepan heat the heavy cream over low heat until lightly boiling. Remove the pan from heat and add the chocolate chips. Allow to sit for five minutes. Use a whisk to slowly stir the mixture together until everything is melted and fully incorporated. Dip the top of each donut into the ganache. Top with sprinkles or chocolate shavings, if desired.
Expert Baking Tips
- Use a silicone mold. There a million donut molds out there, but I prefer silicone molds by a long shot. They make it so easy to remove the donuts after baking.
- Don't overmix. If you want tender and fluffy donuts make sure you only mix as much as you need to. Overmixing the batter will make the baked donuts tough.
- Use a piping bag to fill your mold. This is not necessary, but it will give your donuts a much cleaner looked and it's easier to fill the molds this way.
- Oil the donut mold. A must! Oiling the mold will make it much easier to remove the donuts and clean the molds.
Recipe FAQ's
I wouldn't recommend it. Donuts are best eaten the same day that they are made. You can, however, make the batter ahead of time, refrigerate it or freeze it (depending on how far ahead of time you are making the donut batter), and then bake the donuts when you are ready to eat them.
Room Temperature: Chocolate Glazed Donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, though they are really best the day they are baked.
Refrigerator: If stored correctly in an airtight container the donuts can last up to 1 week in the fridge.
Freezer: If stored correctly in an airtight container the donuts can last up to 2 months in the freezer.
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Recipe
Chocolate Glazed Donuts
Ingredients
For Donuts:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (107 grams) light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup (114 grams) full-fat sour cream
- 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For Ganache:
- ½ cup (113 grams) heavy cream
- ⅓ cup (56 grams) chocolate chips
- sprinkles as needed
Instructions
For Donuts:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray your donut mold with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients, make sure the melted butter has cooled or it will curdle the sour cream and cook the egg.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until they are well combined. Be sure not to over mix your dough or your baked donuts will be tough.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into your molds and fill them up to the top. If you’re using a silicone mold, place it on a cookie sheet before you put them in the oven, this will make it easier to get them in and out of the oven.
- Place your donuts in the pre-heated oven. They usually take about 15-17 minutes to bake, but I start checking them around 10 minutes to see if the pan needs to be turned. You’ll know they are finished when you lightly press on a donut and it springs back.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove from pan and allow to cool completely before glazing.
For Ganache:
- In a small saucepan heat the heavy cream over medium heat.
- When the cream comes to a light boil turn off the heat and add the chocolate chips. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Use a whisk to slowly stir the ingredients together until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Dip the tops of each donut into the ganache. Add sprinkles or chocolate shavings, if desired.
Notes
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- Don't over mix. If you want tender and fluffy donuts make sure you only mix as much as you need to. Over mixing the batter will make the baked donuts tough.
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- Oil the donut mold. A must! Oiling the mold will make it much easier to remove the donuts and clean the molds.
- The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
Mai says
I would like to ask if i can deep fry the dough instead of baking?
Ellie Haley says
I have never tried so I can't tell you with 100% certainty. I would think that they dough would be a bit too loose unless you were planning to pipe it directly into the oil.
Naomi says
These donuts were DELICIOUS. So easy to whip up and finger licking good 😊
Sara says
SO easy and so good! i modified the recipe to make them gluten free but the recipe is so simple and quick. had them on the table in about an hour, including cooling. thank you!
Meredith says
I made these for my daughter's birthday and they were fabulous! an excellent recipe for vanilla donuts, highly recommend.