Chocolate Glazed Donuts
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of homemade Chocolate Glazed Donuts. This recipe yields fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth donuts with a rich chocolate glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat anytime!
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Donut cutter
- Deep fryer or large pot
- Thermometer
- Wire rack
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- For the Donuts:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the donuts: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a donut cutter to cut out the donuts and donut holes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the donuts for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove donuts from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with parchment paper to drain excess oil.
- Make the chocolate glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more milk if needed.
- Once donuts are completely cooled, dip the tops in the chocolate glaze.
- Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
For safety reasons, always use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature while frying.
To prevent the donuts from absorbing too much oil, avoid overcrowding the fryer.
For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.