Chocolate Cake Donuts

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Make the glaze:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Glaze the donuts:
    • While the donuts are still warm, dip them in the glaze or drizzle the glaze over the top.
  5. Enjoy:
    • Let the donuts cool completely before serving.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake donuts!