Moist and fluffy, these Triple Chocolate Donuts are perfect for any chocoholic! Baked chocolate donuts covered in a thick chocolate glaze.
Chocolate Donuts
Have I told y’all how much I love chocolate? I mean, who doesn’t – right?! My family also loves donuts – chocolate ones, especially! I don’t make these too often, but they are a nice treat now and then.
If you want an absolutely carefree breakfast (they’re especially great for Christmas morning – or any morning, for that matter) – make some of these the night before. They’re simple, quick, and delish! I do serve them with fresh fruit salad – ya know, to balance it out. 😉
Chocolate Donut Recipe
Ingredients for donuts
- butter
- vanilla extract
- brown sugar
- sugar
- egg
- sour cream
- buttermilk
- baking powder
- baking soda
- cocoa powder
- all-purpose flour
- chocolate chips
Ingredients for the glaze
- shortening
- chocolate chips
- sprinkles (optional)
How to make Triple Chocolate Donuts
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to make Chocolate Donuts
- Preheat oven.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease donut pans and set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, vanilla and both sugars. Add the egg, sour cream and buttermilk. Mix until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and flour. Gradually add to the wet ingredients. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Fill donut pan and bake.
Fill the donut pan cavities three-quarters of the way full. Bake for 9 minutes. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- Glaze the donuts.
After the donuts have cooled, melt the shortening with the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment, until the chips are melted and smooth. Dip the donuts in the melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
Chocolate Glazed Donuts: FAQs
Keep them in a covered container on the counter away from heat and sunlight for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, put them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Yes! Individually wrap them or use wax paper between the layers to keep them from freezing together. Alternatively, you can line a baking sheet with wax paper and place a single layer of donuts on top. Freeze them until frozen through. Transfer the donuts to a freezer-safe container. Use within 3 months. Allow donuts to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
I hope this recipe was a hit with yor crew! If yoiu gave this recipe a try, I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment down below telling me about your expereience. If you run into any problems, I’ll try my best to help you figure it out!
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Triple Chocolate Donuts
Equipment
Ingredients
For the donuts
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the glaze
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease donut pans and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, vanilla and both sugars. Add the egg, sour cream and buttermilk. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and flour. Gradually add to the wet ingredients. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Fill the donut pan cavities three-quarters of the way full. Bake for 9 minutes. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- After the donuts have cooled, melt the shortening with the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment, until the chips are melted and smooth. Dip the donuts in the melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
- Keep them in a covered container on the counter away from heat and sunlight for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, put them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on December 19, 2012. Updated on October 26, 2020.
Pinned ! I wonder whether I can make these in my mini donut maker? Thanks for sharing, Jamie 🙂
I am drolling all over it! It looks good and delicious!! I am trying this soon. Thanks for sharing!
ooh, yum yum yum!
Oh, they look so yummy! I am pinning them to try 🙂
I love, love, love this!!! I am always searching for ways to use my donut pan. Can't wait to try these!
Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Blog Hop!
Debi @ adornedfromabove.com
Angie @ godsgrowinggarden.com
These are gorgeous! I love the different sprinkles!!! Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday!
Can I be your taste tester? 😉
Your Donuts look fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Those look amazing!
These look amazing! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back and vote on Sunday!
I saw the link on Freedom Fridays and had to click it. These look/sound Great!
Just pinned Jamie! They look delicious! Thank you so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout and Merry Christmas!
They turned out so good!!! I love all the sprinkles on top:-)
I have a friend who is allergic to chocolate–I've always been sad for her. Good thinking on the fruit salad. Balance is the key. 😉
I appreciate that you took time out of this busy week to link up! Thank you, Jamie!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
YUM! These look beautiful! My kiddos and hubby will LOVE these donuts 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful day.
Michelle
It looks so delicious, I’ll try it too. Thank you for the recipe, I am sure it will taste very good.