Description
These Baked Chocolate Donuts with Raspberries are a decadent yet light treat! The rich chocolate donuts are perfectly paired with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh raspberries, making them the ultimate indulgence without the guilt of frying. Soft, moist, and full of flavor, these donuts are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Donuts:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra richness)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
For the Chocolate Glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan or spray it with non-stick spray.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Fold in the Raspberries:
- Gently fold the fresh raspberries into the batter, being careful not to crush them. If using frozen raspberries, ensure they are well-drained and folded in gently.
- Fill the Donut Pan:
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. You can also use a piping bag for a cleaner fill.
- Bake the Donuts:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Chocolate Glaze (Optional):
- While the donuts are cooling, make the glaze by melting the chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Glaze the Donuts (Optional):
- Once the donuts are completely cooled, dip the top of each donut into the chocolate glaze, then return them to the wire rack to allow the glaze to set.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these delicious baked chocolate donuts with fresh raspberries on the side, or enjoy them on their own with a cup of coffee or tea!
Notes
- For a slightly healthier version, you can replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- If you don’t want to use a donut pan, you can make these in muffin tins, but they’ll be more like chocolate muffins.
- You can drizzle extra raspberry sauce or sprinkle fresh raspberries on top of the glazed donuts for an extra fruity touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg