Are baked donuts healthier than fried donuts?

These baked donuts are quick and easy to make. This is a simple recipe that can be whipped up in no time. They are healthier than fried donuts . The donuts are moist and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior.

What is the difference between fried donuts and baked donuts?

Either way, there are two popular ways to cook them - fried or baked. All the recipes we have seen differ slightly but have the same characteristics. Fried doughnuts are yeast recipes that rise, are light in texture and medium brown. Baked doughnuts are smaller, baking powder driven and more compact .

Can I bake donuts instead of frying them?

With these no fry doughnuts, there's no messing about with hot oil or time spent standing over a hot pan. Oven baked doughnuts have a fairly different texture to the traditional deep fried versions . You'll find that they're much more cake-like and less chewy, hence often being referred to as cake doughnuts!

What are chocolate donuts made of?

Sift flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt together into a large bowl. Whisk milk, egg, butter, oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Stir into flour mixture until just combined. Spoon batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each well 3/4 full.

What is the unhealthiest donut?

Apple fritters are among the unhealthiest doughnuts. Just because a doughnut has fruit it it doesn't mean it is a good choice.

Are Starbucks donuts baked or fried?

Yes, you read that right. These donuts are baked not fried .

How many calories in a baked donut?

Here's the nutritional content present in one serving of baked doughnut: Energy – 248 calories Carbohydrates- 40 grams Protein- 5 grams Fibre- 1 gram Saturated fat- 9 grams *The above values are for reference only. Actual values can vary according to the ingredients used.

How unhealthy are chocolate donuts?

Think twice before eating one. There are approximately 303 calories in a large chocolate-covered doughnut . Some brands, such as the popular Winchell's Fancy Horseshoe, boast up to 700 calories and 27 grams of sugar per serving. Imagine how long you'd have to exercise to burn those extra calories!

What is the chocolate donut called at Dunkin?

Chocolate-Frosted Donut The chocolate tastes legit and the sprinkles add the perfect amount of fun.

What are Krispy Kreme donuts made of?

CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: YEAST, SOY LECITHIN, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT GLUTEN, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BHT, DRIED MILK POWDER, EGG YOLKS, CELLULOSE GUM, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), AMMONIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID, DICALCIUM ...

What is the healthiest donut option?

✓ Sugared Donut The classic sugared donut is also the most nutritious donut on the menu. It has 240 calories, 11g fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 33g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 13g sugars, and 270mg sodium. If you love donuts, you've got plenty of varieties to choose from.

Do Dunkin donuts bake or fry their donuts?

He, along with 30 other franchisees, built a central kitchen. There the donuts are “ baked fresh every single night ” and shipped out every morning to each location before they opened.

What is the healthiest way to fry donuts?

While plant-based fats are considered more heart healthy than animal fats, canola oil is generally believed to be a healthier option because it is lower in saturated fat than vegetable oil. … If saturated fat is a concern, reach for the canola oil. Otherwise, you can fry with either oil with great results.

Are cake donuts healthier than regular donuts?

What kind of batter: Donuts are typically made with either yeast or cake batter. Airier yeast donuts usually have fewer calories than cake donuts , which have a denser texture.

Baked Chocolate Donuts (2024)

Published: May 27, 2022 · Modified: Jun 1, 2024 by Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. · This post may contain affiliate links · 86 Comments

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Moist and fluffy chocolate glazed donuts that are baked, not fried. They’re glazed with a thick chocolate glaze and are perfect for any chocoholiccraving something extra indulgent!

Donuts are one of my favorite desserts. Baked apple cider donuts in the fall and jelly donuts during Hanukkah time are always a treat! I love the shape and the colorful sprinkles or creamy glaze that covers the top. These chocolate glazed donuts are baked instead of fried, giving them a moist, cake-like texture.

Types of chocolate in the donuts

As a chocolate lover, anything that has chocolate two different ways is guaranteed to cure my chocolate cravings. There are two kinds of chocolate in this chocolate donut recipe: cocoa powder for the batter, and bittersweet chocolate for the glaze. Combined, these chocolate glazed donuts have a light yet moist crumb and a rich, smooth chocolate glazed top. Paired with a glass of milk, these can be a sweet breakfast treat or a nice afternoon snack. Both kids and adults love them!

What do I do if I don’t have a donut pan?

I love using a donut pan for this recipe because it just makes life easier. Donut pans are similar to muffin pans but have a hole in the middle to give you that fun donut shape. Most pans only have 6 molds in them so I recommend buying two pans. Be sure to grease the pan well as the batter can easily stick to the pan.

However, if you don’t have a donut pan you can make your own. Here’s what you’ll need:

Here’s what you’ll need:

Muffin pan
Tin foil
Cooking spray

Here’s how to make your own DIY donut pan:

Spray your muffin tin with cooking spray.
Take a square of tin foil, about 5x5in works well, and roll it into a thick cylinder the size you want the hole of your donut to be.
Next, stand the tin cylinder upright in the middle of each muffin tin, pressing it down flat so it stands up straight.
This will allow you to pipe the donut batter around the tin cylinder in the muffin pan so each donut bakes with a hole in the middle.

How to make chocolate donuts

Combine the dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
Mix together the wet ingredients, including the sugar. In a medium bowl whisk the egg and sugar until well combined. Add milk, yogurt, melted butter and vanilla extract, and whisk together well.
Mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix just until just combined. Note that the batter will be thick.
Fill your pan. Fill donut cavities with batter ¾ way full using a spoon or a piping bag (it’s much easier with a piping bag).
Bake. Bake for 9–10 minutes at 350°F/180° or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the donuts comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in pan, then remove donuts from pan and transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before glazing.

Tip: If you don’t have a piping bag, you can place the batter in a large Ziploc bag and snip the corner. Then, squeeze the batter slowly into your donut pan.

The final step: chocolate glaze

No donut is complete without a frosted top! These chocolate frosted donuts get covered in a rich chocolate glaze made with bittersweet chocolate and butter. You can simply melt the ingredients, in intervals, in a microwave or use a double boiler. Be careful not to heat the chocolate too much.

To glaze the donuts:

Dip the top of each donut into the chocolate glaze and place on a cooling rack to set.
Shake some sprinkles on top for a colorful finish, if you like.

Since these donuts are baked, they’re best enjoyed the same day or can be kept for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Any longer and the donuts lose their moist texture, but trust me, they won’t last longer than a day on your kitchen counter.

Tips for making chocolate glazed donuts

Don’t over mix the batter. This can cause the donuts to be tough and dense. To avoid this, simply mix together all the ingredients until they are combined.
You can make a makeshift piping bag if you don’t one. If you don’t have a piping bag for depositing the batter into your donut pan, you can place the batter in a large Ziploc bag and snip the corner. Then, squeeze the batter slowly into your donut pan.
Use a good quality chocolate for the glaze. While any chocolate will work, I prefer using a better quality chocolate because the better the quality, the better it tastes! 🙂

More donut recipes I love:

Banana Donuts with Maple Glaze: Full of rich flavors an perfect for fall and wintertime.
Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes: Perfect for all occasions!
Old-Fashioned Fried Sugar Doughnuts: Classic fluffy and tender fried donuts coated in sugar and a touch of cinnamon.

4.87 from 36 votes

Chocolate Donuts

These soft and tender chocolate donuts have the texture of soft cake and are topped with a rich chocolate glaze.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

YIELD 8 donuts

Ingredients

Chocolate Donuts

1cup(140g) all-purpose flour
¼cup(25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
½teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
⅛teaspoonsalt
1large egg
½cup(100g) granulated sugar
⅓cup(80 ml) milk
¼cup(60 ml) yogurt
2tablespoons(30g) unsalted butter, melted
½teaspoonpure vanilla extract

Chocolate Glaze

½cup(85g) semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips
3tablespoonsheavy cream
2tablespoons(30g) unsalted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F/180°. Grease a donut pan* with oil or butter. Set aside.
Make the donuts:Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
In a medium bowl whisk egg with sugar until well combined. Add milk, yogurt, melted butter and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined.Pour into the flour mixture and mix until just combined. The batter will be thick.
Fill donut cavities with batter ¾ way full using a spoon or a piping bag (it's much easier with a piping bag)**. Cut a corner off the bottom of the bag and pipe the batter into each donut cup.
Bake for 9–10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the donuts comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in pan, then remove donuts from pan and transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before glazing.
Make the chocolate glaze: Melt the chocolate, heavy cream, and butter gently in the microwave (in 30-second intervals, stirring in between) or a double boiler until smooth.Dip the tops of the donuts into the chocolate glaze, and place on a cooling rack to set.
Donuts are best eaten the same day or keep them for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

*No donut pan? No problem! You can make a DIY one at home.

Here’s what you’ll need:

- Muffin pan

- Tin foil

- Cooking spray

How to make a DIY donut pan:

1. Spray your muffin tin with cooking spray.
2. Take a square of tin foil, about 5x5in works well, and roll it into a thick cylinder the size you want the hole of your donut to be.
3. Next, stand the tin cylinder upright in the middle of each muffin tin, pressing it down flat so it stands up straight.
4. This will allow you to pipe the donut batter around the tin cylinder in the muffin pan so each donut bakes with a hole in the middle.

** If you don’t have a piping bag for depositing the batter into your donut pan, you can place the batter in a large Ziploc bag and snip the corner. Then, squeeze the batter slowly into your donut pan.

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Lana Green says
August 01, 2019 at 4:17 pm
Will the glaze turn out ok if I use milk chocolate instead of bittersweet?
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- Shiran says
  August 04, 2019 at 4:44 am
  Yes!
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Sanah says
August 07, 2019 at 12:44 pm
Can’t wait to try these! What kind of yogurt do you use for this recipe? Is it okay to use Greek yogurt?
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- Shiran says
  August 13, 2019 at 4:14 am
  I use plain yogurt.
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  - Madeeha says
    October 11, 2021 at 12:41 pm
    Is it American cups cause i want to convert it to grams
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    - Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says
      October 12, 2021 at 5:55 am
      Hi Madeeha, yes it is.
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Mo says
September 23, 2019 at 9:41 am
Hi, do you think, I could substitute the flour for,almond flour
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Sara says
November 09, 2019 at 10:14 am
Hi. Do we have to heat the chocolate, heavy cream and butter after combining them ? Thanks
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- Ella baby says
  July 16, 2020 at 5:42 pm
  Wow it’s beautiful and delicious.
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- Eunice says
  July 13, 2021 at 12:33 am
  Yes! Recipe says, put in microwave or melt in double boiler.
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Heather says
April 19, 2020 at 1:29 pm
Turned out great and very yummy. Easy to make too.
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- Mary says
  September 27, 2021 at 12:52 am
  What can I use instead of yogurt?
  Thanks
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  - Patrick says
    January 30, 2022 at 11:09 am
    This is a great recipe. I added 1/4 cup of chocolate chips to the dry ingredients and 1 tbsp of powdered sugar to the glaze
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Ann says
April 26, 2020 at 10:51 am
These were just right! I substituted a glaze I use for chocolate Bundt cake, made with butter, cocoa , powdered sugar and vanilla. It worked fine , and they are delicious.
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Tes says
May 08, 2020 at 8:31 pm
Can I cut out the cut out the donut shapes and bake? Do t have a donut pan handy!
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- Shiran says
  May 11, 2020 at 4:32 am
  The batter is more like a cake batter so it won’t be possible to cut out shapes.
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janice says
May 17, 2020 at 3:43 am
can i use curd/dahi instead of yogurt?
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- Shiran says
  May 17, 2020 at 4:17 am
  Yes it should work, or you can use sour cream.
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  - Sally says
    April 27, 2021 at 5:59 pm
    Is it the same measurement if we use sour cream? 🙂
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    - Shiran says
      May 02, 2021 at 1:46 pm
      Hi Sally, yes it is 🙂
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Karen says
June 02, 2020 at 6:46 pm
These were delicious and easy. The hard part was waiting for them to cool to add the glaze and eat. A definite “make again” recipe. I ended up with 10 donuts from my batch and had to cook for about 12 minutes. Totally worth the wait!!!
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Heidi Barton says
June 12, 2020 at 7:41 pm
These are SOOOOOO delicious! I’m not a baker at all but these are incredibly easy to make and glaze! I did use a different glaze recipe to make it easy on me and it worked perfect! The donuts were fluffy & light, more like a cupcake than a cake. I doubled the recipe and ended up with 24 donuts, i guess i have a smaller donut pan,
Hubby said i need now to learn how to make jelly filled donuts but to keep making these too!!!
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Wenliang Chen says
June 16, 2020 at 10:00 pm
wow
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Chandni says
June 25, 2020 at 10:27 am
I just made this & they turned out AMAZINGGGG!!!
Can this recipe also be made eggless ? Any substitute for egg???
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- Shiran says
  June 29, 2020 at 2:08 am
  Sorry Chandni, but I have no experience baking with egg substitutes.
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  - Ronni says
    May 09, 2024 at 2:26 pm
    You can substitute the eggs with unsweetened applesauce .
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- Pernille says
  January 29, 2021 at 4:43 am
  Just use chick pea water and you’ll get same result in all baking – 3 tablespoons equals 1 egg.
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- Kt says
  December 31, 2021 at 9:27 pm
  You also can use applesauce. 🙂
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- Jenny says
  May 16, 2022 at 4:07 pm
  I haven’t tried it with this recipe but I found that you can use tofu in place of eggs. Just make sure it’s soft enough to whisk with the rest of the ingredients.
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Ella baby says
July 16, 2020 at 5:43 pm
Wow it’s beautiful and delicious. Can I have a taste of it.
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Linda says
July 26, 2020 at 1:24 pm
Can these be fried??
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- Shiran says
  July 27, 2020 at 4:28 am
  The recipe makes a thick cake-like batter, and not dough. So it won’t be good for frying.
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Ayda says
August 23, 2020 at 5:01 pm
Hi. I don’t have the pan for this, can I use a donut maker and get the same results?
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- Shiran says
  August 24, 2020 at 2:17 am
  It might not be the exact same result, but yes, it would work with a donut maker.
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Gigi says
October 20, 2020 at 10:30 pm
What is the purpose of yogurt/sour cream here?
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- Lynn says
  October 08, 2021 at 1:15 pm
  The yogurt is used to activate the raising agents. It also helps with texture & taste.
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Laura Croker says
October 25, 2020 at 1:09 am
Hi I was just wondering do I need to use the yogurt?
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- Kt says
  December 31, 2021 at 9:34 pm
  I have a question, are these a dry? Every recipe I have tried ended up being dry, I haven’t tried this one yet but I would like to know before making them!🙂 I’ll give it a 5 star so I don’t mess up your ratings! Cause by the reviews they sound great!
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  - Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says
    January 03, 2022 at 5:40 am
    Hi Kt! These donuts are not meant to be dry, they have a tender, cake-like consistency.
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    - KT says
      October 26, 2022 at 10:27 pm
      Is there something that I possibly could add to make them less dry, yours weren’t , but I have A LOT of recipes that are chocolate doughnuts and are dry. I’ve been trying to ask around to see what I can add to make it less dry 🙂
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      - Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says
        October 27, 2022 at 2:55 am
        Hi KT, you can try adding a bit more liquid to the recipes that you find are dry! Try a few tablespoons and see if it makes a difference 🙂
Rachel says
October 27, 2020 at 9:52 am
How long does it take to cool completely before glazing?
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- Md says
  February 01, 2021 at 9:07 am
  I put them on the rack for quick cool-down. We are impatient 🍩
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  - MD says
    February 02, 2021 at 8:38 am
    One NB, although the donuts turned out perfectly the glaze made with bitter sweet chocolate does not render a sweet enough icing. I would use milk chocolate chips or maybe a combination of semi sweet chocolate chips next time. This is a great recipe for any level Baker!
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Thalia says
October 28, 2020 at 11:35 am
yum i made 8 of these and i ate them all so good
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Stella says
November 24, 2020 at 9:02 pm
Delicious! I used a few substitutes and it still turned out great! Great recipe!
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Jan says
December 08, 2020 at 9:26 am
Can these be frozen?
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- Shiran says
  December 16, 2020 at 3:58 am
  Yes 🙂
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Andrea says
December 11, 2020 at 3:21 pm
These donuts are ridiculous…ridiculously amazing! They puffed up so nicely in the oven, they have a perfect chocolate taste without being too sweet, and they just look perfect, which isn’t necessary but a nice bonus.
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Kelly Jo says
January 02, 2021 at 10:35 am
Delicious and so easy to make! I will definitely be making these again.
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Monique says
January 25, 2021 at 7:07 pm
Just made these today – WOW!!!! The doughnut batter was jut as you described and the taste was very chocolatey. Super simple to make – I used a silicone pan and swapped high cocoa chocolate for the icing. These will definitely be served at our next brunch!!! YUMMY! Thanks so much!
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Michelle says
January 29, 2021 at 4:13 pm
I used light sour cream as I was out of yogurt and they came out delicious!
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Jlbvk says
February 23, 2021 at 9:46 pm
These are DELICIOUS!! If anyone has any question about making these, do it! They could not be better!!!
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Cupid’s arrow says
April 16, 2021 at 9:06 pm
Wow!! Donuts came out fabulous!
Amazing recipe!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!!
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Biljana says
May 17, 2021 at 6:57 am
Donuts were wonderful, soft, amazing taste, easy to make! Thank you for your recipes!
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Jenna says
May 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm
If I don’t have yogurt or sour cream can I omit? Or use mayonnaise?
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- Shiran says
  June 11, 2021 at 4:49 am
  Hi Jenna, I wouldn’t recommend substituting mayonnaise for the yogurt. You can try using buttermilk or milk instead of yogurt, but milk will result in a slightly dryer texture.
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smriti says
July 01, 2021 at 11:30 am
plz can u tell the substitute of egg in this recipe.
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Adriana Nunez says
July 01, 2021 at 4:09 pm
Can you make these in mini donuts? What will be the baking time?
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- Shiran says
  August 12, 2021 at 5:17 am
  Yes, you can. I don’t know the exact baking time as I haven’t tried it.
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Michelesgifts4u says
August 20, 2021 at 5:21 pm
Donuts turned out just like your photo. Thank You
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Lilly says
September 03, 2021 at 2:17 pm
My daughter made these and they were amazing!!!
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Tammy S says
September 24, 2021 at 7:52 am
These are so easy and delicious! I love that they are healthier than regular donuts!
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Millie says
December 20, 2021 at 12:29 pm
These are so good! Made them with my granddaughters and even easy to do with these 2 littles😊. I was out of yogurt, so I used sour cream as a substitute, and I was out of chocolate chips, so I melted 1/2 of Hershy’s chocolate ice-cream topping…. turned out delicious.
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- Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says
  December 22, 2021 at 4:17 am
  So glad you enjoyed!
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Amelia says
December 20, 2021 at 12:47 pm
I did these donuts with Bulgarian yogurt and OH MY they are the best. I’ve been wanting to do a Strawberry glazed donut any recipe suggestions?
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- Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says
  December 23, 2021 at 7:39 am
  Hi Amelia, you can make an easy strawberry glaze with sifted powdered sugar and some strawberry jam! Try combining 1.5-2 cups of powdered sugar with about a tablespoon of jam (maybe start with a tad less and gauge the consistency) for a nice glaze that you can top your donuts with! I also recommend sifting your powdered sugar first before mixing in the jam to make it easier to combine.
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Billy says
March 08, 2022 at 12:15 pm
Hi! Can we make these in a mini donut maker? Thanks! 😃
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- Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says
  March 11, 2022 at 1:19 pm
  Hi Billy, I think it should be fine! However, I haven’t tried this recipe in a donut maker myself so I can’t say for sure.
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Jenn says
August 31, 2022 at 4:25 pm
Just made these chocolate donuts and they are delicious!!! Thank you so much for the recipe. They are just the right size for little grandkids. They will be excited to have them for dessert!!! (I might have had to eat one first just to make sure they were ok!)
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Emmanuel says
September 09, 2022 at 6:25 am
Wooow 🤩 God bless you 🙏🙌❤️❤️❤️
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Susan says
September 24, 2022 at 9:45 pm
I LOVED these!!! Although I think that they were just the saddest bit on the dry side, do you think that there is anything that I can add or add more of in this recipe?
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Susan says
September 24, 2022 at 9:45 pm
I LOVED these!!! Although I think that they were just the saddest bit on the dry side, do you think that there is anything that I can add or add more of in this recipe? Thanks!!!
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- Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says
  September 25, 2022 at 1:55 am
  Hi Susan, the donuts may have overbaked a bit resulting in them being dry. I would try reducing the baking time next time you make them 🙂
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roblox guy says
October 11, 2022 at 8:23 pm
DONUTS!
I love this recipe of chocolate doughnuts! I will try to make them tomorrow!!
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- Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says
  October 20, 2022 at 2:46 am
  Let us know what you think!:)
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roblox guy says
October 11, 2022 at 8:24 pm
I love this recipe of chocolate doughnuts! I will try to make them tomorrow!!
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- Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says
  October 20, 2022 at 2:57 am
  Let us know what you think!:)
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Nina says
October 17, 2022 at 3:18 pm
The raw batter is almost like a mousse!
I made these donuts in not exactly full sized silicone pans. The cooking time was drastically different for me because of that so I think adding some info on various sized pans and pan materials in your post may be helpful to those that are not so comfortable with just winging it. Providing links to the cookware you use so that we have size and material comparison could be helpful as well.
The donuts are more like a cake consistency than a donut consistency. Even if you dont have donut molds, this recipe could make nice cup cakes or sheet cakes if you adjust the cooking time.
Recipe is easy and straight forward so I do recommend giving it a try for a light airy cake like donut.
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Monica says
November 18, 2022 at 12:12 pm
Made it twice- my taste testers could not get enough! Used Greek yogurt both times (that’s what we always have in the house). Used 1/4 cup 70% chocolate chips the first batch, and 1/4 cup semisweet chips the second batch. The second batch won 😋. 9 minutes to cook no testing…. Amazing!
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Susan says
June 04, 2023 at 1:39 pm
Hi Shiraz, I want to make these but my donut pan is a silicone one. Are there any baking changes when using silicone one?
Thank you.
Susan
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- Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. says
  June 05, 2023 at 10:54 am
  Hi Susan, I have not used a silicone pan for this recipe. I would first try baking them as the recipe directs. Watch as the baking time nears the end and add or subtract time depending on how your donuts are looking.
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Caity says
October 19, 2023 at 11:44 pm
The recipe works well and they’re still really tasty however they’re just donut shaped. They taste like a normal chocolate cake. I miss the recipe I lost that taste more like donuts. I’ll keep hunting. Still a yummy cake batter anyhow!
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Christi says
February 17, 2024 at 11:12 am
These chocolate donuts are simple to make, and delicious to eat! Great texture, and wonderful chocolate flavor! YUM!
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- Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. says
  February 17, 2024 at 1:22 pm
  Thank you, Christi!
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lola says
June 21, 2024 at 3:05 pm
i just made this and the recipe needs alot more sugar!! unless you like your donuts bland!!
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Baked Chocolate Donuts (2024)

Types of chocolate in the donuts

What do I do if I don’t have a donut pan?

How to make chocolate donuts

The final step: chocolate glaze

To glaze the donuts:

Tips for making chocolate glazed donuts

More donut recipes I love:

Chocolate Donuts

Ingredients

Chocolate Donuts

Chocolate Glaze

Instructions

Recipe Notes

More Sweet Rolls and Doughnuts

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