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Triple Chocolate Baked Donuts with Rich Chocolate Glaze Recipe

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These Triple Chocolate Donuts are moist, fluffy, and perfect for any chocoholic craving a rich, chocolatey treat. Baked to perfection and dipped in a thick, glossy chocolate glaze, they offer a delightful breakfast or snack option.

Ingredients

For the Donuts

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

For the Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 3 cups chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Lightly grease your 6-cavity donut baking pans to ensure the donuts release easily after baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the egg, sour cream, and buttermilk into the creamed mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, sift together the baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and all-purpose flour to evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine without overmixing. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Fill Donut Pans: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
  7. Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes. After baking, let the donuts cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to wire cooling racks to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Chocolate Glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the shortening and chocolate chips together in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly after each until the mixture is smooth and melted.
  9. Glaze Donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the melted chocolate glaze, ensuring an even coating. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles before the glaze sets.

Notes

  • Store donuts in a covered container at room temperature, away from heat and sunlight, for up to 3-4 days.
  • For longer storage, refrigerate the donuts for up to 7 days.
  • Ensure donuts are completely cool before glazing to prevent the chocolate from melting too much or sliding off.
  • Feel free to substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.

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