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Chocolate baked cake donuts with chocolate ganache and colorful sprinkles on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Chocolate Baked Cake Donut

This chocolate cake donut recipe gives you a soft and moist treat! Dipped in a chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate sprinkles.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 383
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1¼ cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for glaze)
  • 2 teaspoons corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons water

Equipment

  • 2 Donut Pans
  • 1 Microwave-safe Bowl
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Ziploc Bag For piping the donut batter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly mist two donut pans with cooking spray and set aside for later use.
  2. Stir together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and melted butter in a large measuring cup. Pour into your dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  4. Spoon your batter into a large Ziploc. Cut the corner with scissors and pipe into your prepared pans until 1/2 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. For the glaze, combine the chocolate chips, butter, corn syrup, and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between sessions, until melted. Dip your donuts and sprinkle with chocolate jimmies.

Notes

Enjoy these delicious baked chocolate donuts as a treat for breakfast or dessert!