Glazed Chocolate Donuts

Bakery-style chocolate donuts are one of those treats people happily line up for, but they’re surprisingly easy to make at home. These glazed chocolate donuts are soft, moist, and dipped in a sweet glaze that sets into a delicate crackly finish.

Creating the perfect chocolate cake donut means balancing rich cocoa flavor with a tender, fluffy crumb. Even the test batches are hard to resist, but this version delivers that classic texture and deep chocolate taste every time.

The donuts bake up like a light chocolate cake, yet the familiar ring shape makes them feel extra fun and perfect for breakfast or snacking. Once dipped in glaze, they develop that shiny, slightly crisp coating you’d expect from a donut shop.

This recipe is simple and beginner-friendly, with no mixer required and less than 20 minutes from start to finish. They’re ideal for a quick treat, weekend brunch, or an easy after-school snack everyone will love.

Easy 15 minutes Chocolate Donuts

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Chocolate Donuts will satisfy your sweet tooth and chocolate craving. These Chocolate Donuts are ready in under 20 minutes, glazed to perfection and are absolutely delicious.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

For the donuts:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips optional
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 6 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the glaze:

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate small bowl, beat the vanilla, egg, sour cream, milk, and oil until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined—be careful not to overmix.
5. Spoon the batter into a greased donut pan, filling each cavity evenly.
6. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the tops spring back lightly when touched.
7. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan before adding the glaze.

To Make the Glaze:

1. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Dip each donut into the glaze to coat, then place on a wire rack to set for about 5 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 258kcal (13%)| Carbohydrates: 42g (14%)| Protein: 3g (6%)| Fat: 9g (14%)| Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)| Cholesterol: 24mg (8%)| Sodium: 135mg (6%)| Potassium: 79mg (2%)| Fiber: 1g (4%)| Sugar: 31g (34%)| Vitamin A: 100IU (2%)| Calcium: 34mg (3%)| Iron: 1mg (6%)

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