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Chocolate Frosted Donuts Recipe

Delicious homemade chocolate frosted donuts, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Donuts

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. Fill the donut pan with the batter, about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the cooled donuts into the frosting.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Donuts
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