baked cake donuts with chocolate glaze

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Kelli Thomas
Omaha, NE

My kids (ages 3 and 4) have so much fun being in charge of the sprinkles....my poor kitchen. A side note: I would double the glaze recipe if you are making all 12 donuts. The recipe as is only seems to be enough glaze for about 6 donuts.

(2 ratings)
yield 12 donuts
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For baked cake donuts with chocolate glaze

  • 2 c
    flour
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 2
    eggs, lighlty beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • FOR CHOCOLATE GLAZE TOPPING
  • 1/4 c
    semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn syrup
  • 1 tsp
    hot water

How To Make baked cake donuts with chocolate glaze

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425. Spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
  • 2
    Add the buttermilk, eggs, and butter. Beat with mixer until just combined. Fill each donut cup approximately 2/3 full. Bake for 7-9 minutes, until the tops spring back when touched. Let cool in pan for 4-5 minutes before removing.
  • 3
    For the glaze- combine all ingredients in a bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir, until melted. If the glaze is too thick, add 1 tsp of hot water until glaze is smooth. Spread on the donuts and add any topinng you like- sprinkles, coconut, etc.

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