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Chocolate Frosted Vanilla Donuts

Classic vanilla baked donuts finished with a rich bittersweet chocolate ganache.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk vanilla almond milk or any variety
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan; set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour (including the extra 2 tablespoons), dark brown sugar, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing—the batter should be thick.
  • Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about three-quarters full.
  • Bake for 10–11 minutes, until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Let them cool in the pan a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool further.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a wide, heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a boil, then immediately remove from heat.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth to make a ganache. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before dipping.
  • Dip each cooled donut into the ganache, letting excess drip back into the bowl, then return to the rack. Decorate with sprinkles while the ganache is wet if desired.
  • Let the ganache set for a few minutes then serve.

Equipment

  • Donut Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small Saucepan
  • heatproof bowl
  • Wire Rack

Notes

  • Do not overbake the donuts.
  • Decorate with chocolate or rainbow sprinkles if desired.
  • The batter will be thick; spoon or pipe it into the molds.