Description
These homemade chocolate glazed donuts are soft, fluffy, and covered in a rich, glossy chocolate glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they are easy to make and taste just like bakery-style donuts!
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the melted butter.
2. Roll and Cut:
Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or a round cutter to cut out donut shapes.
3. Heat the Oil:
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop in the donuts, frying in batches. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
4. Drain the Donuts:
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried donuts to a wire rack lined with paper towels. Allow them to cool slightly.
5. Make the Chocolate Glaze:
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Glaze the Donuts:
Dip the slightly warm donuts into the chocolate glaze, letting the excess drip off. Place them back on the wire rack to set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the chocolate glaze.
- If you prefer baked donuts, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes instead of frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate glazed donuts, homemade donuts, fried donuts, bakery-style donuts, chocolate frosting