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Chocolate Cake Donuts

Chocolate Cake Donuts

Indulge in the ultimate homemade delight with these moist, rich, and utterly irresistible Chocolate Cake Donuts. Baked to perfection, not fried, they offer that comforting cake-like texture you crave, infused with deep cocoa flavor in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
  • ½ cup (50g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ cup (120ml) Maple Syrup
  • ½ cup (120g) Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ½ cup (120ml) Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup (90g) Dark Chocolate Chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a non-stick 6-cavity donut pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: egg, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently.
  6. Fill each donut cavity with the batter, filling them about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cooled donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. They also freeze well for 2-3 months.