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Delicious homemade cake donuts with rich chocolate glaze on top
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Cake Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

Creamy, pillowy, and finished with a glossy chocolate hug — these Cake Donuts with Chocolate Glaze are pure comfort in a bite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked, Easy
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Donut Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter cooled slightly
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt room temperature (Greek or regular)
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice, room temperature
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Glazing

  • 1 cup melted chocolate chips with a splash of cream or butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a donut pan with nonstick spray or a thin layer of butter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk the egg and brown sugar until slightly frothy, then add the yogurt, milk, melted butter, and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined — do not overmix.
  • Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  • Bake 9–10 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
  • Cool the donuts in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  • Prepare the chocolate glaze by melting chocolate chips with a splash of cream or butter until smooth. Dip the tops of each donut in the glaze, letting excess drip off.

Notes

Store glazed donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg