Description
Delicious homemade chocolate old-fashioned doughnuts with a rich chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Use a doughnut cutter or two round cookie cutters to cut out doughnut shapes, re-rolling scraps as necessary.
- In a deep frying pan or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop a few doughnuts into the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried doughnuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; adjust milk for desired consistency.
- Once the doughnuts have cooled slightly, dip the tops into the chocolate glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the glazed doughnuts on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is heated to the correct temperature for best frying results.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pan to maintain oil temperature.
- You can store leftover doughnuts in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg