
This recipe will satisfy your chocolate cravings with its rich, cakey donuts.
Ingredients:
- For the donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
For the glaze:
* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
* 2-3 tablespoons milk
* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Cook the donuts:
- Heat your donut fryer or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to carefully drop the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the fryer.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove the donuts from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Make the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the donuts:
- While the donuts are still warm, dip them in the glaze or drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Enjoy:
- Let the donuts cool completely before serving.
Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake donuts!