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mayan mini chocolate donuts with spicy ganache glaze

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Jennifer Fisher
@frogifer
austin, TX

I've had so much fun with the mini-donut pan serendipitously acquired during the winter holidays. This South of the Border recipe inspired by the rich, spicy flavors of the ancient Mayan culture is sure to please breakfast pastry fans who love a little punch of heat. Plus, since they're baked, you can almost feel healthy about eating a few!

(3 ratings)
yield 8 (3 each)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For mayan mini chocolate donuts with spicy ganache glaze

  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/3 c
    unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    large eggs
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • GANACHE
  • 3/4 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 tsp
    light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    coarse sugar sprinkles, if desired

How To Make mayan mini chocolate donuts with spicy ganache glaze

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 F degrees.
  • 2
    In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cayenne and salt until well combined.
  • 3
    Add eggs, milk, butter and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix together taking care not to over stir.
  • 4
    Place the batter into a zip-top food storage bag and snip a small piece off the corner of the bag off and pipe batter into baking spray prepared mini donut pan, filling each mold about half full.
  • 5
    Bake at 325 F degree for approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until pulled toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on wire rack.
  • 6
    While donuts are cooling, place chocolate chips, cream, butter and corn syrup into a small microwave safe bowl. On high, microwave in 20 second blasts, stirring in between, until mixture is melted. Stir in cinnamon and cayenne until well combined.
  • 7
    Dip top half of donuts into glace and return to wire racks to “set” for approximately 5 minutes.
  • 8
    If desired, sprinkle each donute with decorator sugar before chocolate ganache sets.
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