Description
Mini Double Chocolate Cake Donuts are the perfect indulgence for chocolate lovers! These delightful baked bites combine a rich chocolate flavor with a soft, cake-like texture, making them an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Topped with a luscious chocolate glaze, they are not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. With just 20 minutes from prep to bake, you can whip up a batch of these mini donuts to impress family and friends at any gathering. Enjoy them warm or store them for later—either way, they promise to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Fill the donut pan cavities about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes; let cool on a wire rack.
- For the glaze: whisk powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk (adjust as needed), and vanilla until smooth.
- Dip cooled donuts into glaze and allow to set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg