Description
These baked chocolate donuts are the perfect balance of rich cocoa flavor and sweet, tangy raspberries. Light and fluffy with a tender crumb, these donuts make the ideal treat for any occasion. With the added burst of fresh raspberries, they’re both indulgent and refreshing.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: The foundation for a light and fluffy donut texture.
- Cocoa Powder: Adds rich chocolate flavor with a slightly bitter note to balance the sweetness.
- Baking Powder: Ensures the donuts rise and puff up to perfection.
- Sugar: Sweetens the donuts just enough without overpowering the chocolate flavor.
- Salt: Enhances the overall sweetness and balances the richness of the cocoa.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients together and add moisture to the donuts.
- Milk: Keeps the donuts soft and moist, creating a tender texture.
- Butter: Adds richness and a slightly creamy flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: Elevates the overall flavor of the donuts.
- Fresh Raspberries: Provide a burst of sweetness and tang to complement the chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan or lightly coat it with non-stick spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Raspberries: Gently fold the fresh raspberries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a little melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
- If you want an extra chocolatey finish, drizzle the cooled donuts with melted chocolate or top them with a chocolate glaze.
- You can also substitute frozen raspberries, but make sure to fold them in gently to avoid breaking them up too much.
- These donuts are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American