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Cake Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

Delicious Cake Donuts with Chocolate Glaze Recipe You’ll Love

These cake donuts with chocolate glaze are a delightful treat that offers restaurant-quality results using simple ingredients.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 502

Ingredients
  

  • 260 g granulated sugar
  • 42 g unsalted butter room temperature
  • 90 g egg yolks
  • 453 g sour cream
  • 480 g pastry flour
  • 120 g cocoa powder Dutch processed
  • 2 g espresso powder
  • 15 g baking powder
  • 4 g kosher salt
  • 96 oz canola oil for frying
Plain Glaze
  • 100 g whole milk
  • 4 g kosher salt
  • 400 g powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • fryer or Dutch oven
  • ring cutters
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Add the kosher salt and espresso powder, and set aside.
  2. Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap and sprinkle with all-purpose flour or spray a mixing bowl with nonstick spray.
  3. In a stand mixer bowl, beat the granulated sugar and butter on high speed until fully incorporated.
  4. Add egg yolks and continue to beat on high until the mixture lightens and volume increases (about 2 minutes). Scrape the mixture down as needed.
  5. With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with spoonfuls of sour cream until incorporated, being careful to not overmix.
  6. Transfer the dough to the prepared bowl or baking sheet. Sprinkle the top with all-purpose flour, cover, and refrigerate for 60 minutes.
  7. Line a half-sheet baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
  8. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to ½ inch thick. Use ring cutters to cut the donuts and holes. Place them on the prepared pan.
  9. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
  10. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, powdered sugar, and salt. Cover the glaze to prevent it from hardening.
  11. Heat oil in a fryer or Dutch oven to 350°F, ensuring it's at least 2 inches deep.
  12. Fry 3 donuts at a time, adjusting to maintain the oil temperature. Fry until golden brown (about 30 seconds per side).
  13. Once cooled slightly, dip each donut in the glaze and place on a wire rack to set.
  14. Store donuts at room temperature with a cracked container, ideally best consumed the day they are fried.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSodium: 1082mgFiber: 8gSugar: 56g

Notes

Feel free to add chocolate chips or sprinkles! These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored properly to maintain their texture.

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