Chocolate Doughnuts
Soft and fluffy doughnuts coated in a rich chocolate glaze, ideal for breakfast, a tasty dessert, or a satisfying snack any time of day.
Equipment
- 1 doughnut cutter or round cookie cutter
- 1 frying pan or deep fryer for frying doughnuts
- 1 mixing bowls for batter and glaze
- 1 whisk to mix ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- oil for frying or baking
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Add milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to ½-inch thickness.
- Cut dough using a doughnut cutter or round cutter.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry doughnuts for 1 minute per side until golden brown.
- Drain fried doughnuts on paper towels.
- Alternatively, bake doughnuts at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth to make the glaze.
- Dip warm doughnuts into chocolate glaze and let set.
- Serve warm with milk or coffee.
Notes
- Add sprinkles for decoration.
- Fill doughnuts with Nutella or cream for variation.
- Use dark chocolate in glaze for richer flavor.
- Air-fry at 350°F for 8 minutes as a healthier alternative.
- Store doughnuts in an airtight container to maintain freshness.