Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are an easy dairy-free recipe for classic glazed chocolate cake doughnuts that are baked instead of deep-fried. They're made with simple pantry ingredients, without milk or butter.
Ever get a craving for something delicious and cakey? Baked doughnuts are perfect.
Compared to traditional doughnuts, baked doughnuts are a lower-fat option because they're baked in the oven instead of deep-fried, so they don't soak up all that frying oil. And if you're anything like me, you try to save calories whenever you can.
Baked doughnuts also take a short time to make, making them an easy homemade treat.
For a deeper chocolate flavor, add a teaspoon or two of dry instant coffee to the batter.
Making these dairy-free baked chocolate cake doughnuts with glaze is as simple as making cupcakes. Make the batter, pour it into the doughnut pan, and bake. Then add the glaze. Voilà!
If you want to save a few more calories, you can leave off the glaze.
They're perfect alongside a cup of coffee or your favorite cold drink, and they're easy to bring along to picnics, potlucks, or warm, cozy get-togethers.
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What do I need to make these baked chocolate doughnuts?
- all-purpose flour
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- white granulated sugar
- baking soda
- salt
- egg
- oat milk (neutral flavor) or water
- vegetable oil
- vanilla extract (pure or imitation)
- dry instant coffee (optional)
- powdered sugar
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are baked doughnuts healthier than fried doughnuts?
Baked doughnuts are generally a lighter option than deep-fried doughnuts because they are cooked in the oven instead of absorbing frying oil. They can also be lower in fat and calories, depending on the recipe.
Can I make these baked chocolate cake doughnuts without the glaze?
Yes. The glaze is optional, so you can leave it off if you prefer a less sweet doughnut or want to reduce the calories.
Should I add coffee to chocolate doughnut batter?
Adding a teaspoon or two of dry instant coffee to the batter can deepen the chocolate flavor without making the doughnuts taste like coffee.
Can I make these doughnuts without a special doughnut pan?
A doughnut pan gives them their classic shape, but you can bake the batter in a standard mini-muffin tin to make chocolate doughnut holes instead. They will be muffin-shaped rather than round, so reduce the baking time to about 8 to 10 minutes.
What is the best way to fill a doughnut pan without making a mess?
Transfer the batter into a large zip-top bag, snip off one of the bottom corners, and pipe the batter evenly into each cup of the doughnut pan. You can also use a pastry bag.
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Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts
Delicious and easy, dairy-free baked chocolate donuts with glaze, no milk or butter.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup oat milk (neutral flavor) or water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (pure or imitation)
- 1 teaspoon dry instant coffee (optional)*
Glaze
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 6-8 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, oat milk or water, oil, and vanilla, and mix well.
- Carefully and evenly pour into 12 doughnut wells (two 6-well pans or one 12-well pan), but preferrably not more than ⅔ or so of the way full.
- Bake in an oven that has been preheated to 400°F and bake for approximately 8 minutes or until they have fluffed up.
- Remove the pans from the oven and let cool a little bit. Then carefully remove the doughnuts from the pan to continue cooling (on a wire rack is best).
- Make the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and water very well until smooth (it should be like a very thick syrup).
- When the doughnuts have cooled, dip them in the glaze and set aside to dry.
Notes
*This will add a slight coffee flavor and enhance the cocoa.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 293Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 164mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 2gSugar: 30gProtein: 4g
