Fun Chocolate Sprinkle Donuts
Delicious baked chocolate donuts topped with a rich glaze, colorful sprinkles, and edible eyes!
Equipment
- Donut pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Piping bag
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder black cocoa or Hershey’s Special Dark for intense flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 piece egg
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or chocolate extract
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder optional for extra flavor
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- as needed sprinkles for decoration
- as needed edible eyes for added fun
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your donut pan by greasing it or spraying with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg and sugar until frothy, then add milk, Greek yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the donut cavities about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter until smooth to create the glaze.
- Dip the cooled donuts in the glaze and immediately top with sprinkles and edible eyes.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.