Chocolate Baked Buttermilk Donuts

Indulge your sweet tooth with these luscious Chocolate Baked Buttermilk Donuts—soft, rich, and brimming with deep cocoa flavor in every bite. Perfectly baked (not fried!) for a guilt-free treat, these donuts are made with the creamy tang of buttermilk and a hint of vanilla for a classic yet elevated flavor profile. Quick and easy to whip up in just 25 minutes, the recipe uses pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder and two types of sugar to strike the perfect balance of sweetness. Customize them with optional mini chocolate chips for an extra indulgent touch, or finish with a dusting of powdered sugar or a glossy chocolate glaze. Ideal as a decadent breakfast, snack, or dessert, these baked donuts deliver bakery-quality results right from the comfort of your home while being a healthier alternative to deep-fried donuts. Perfect for chocolate lovers and weekend baking projects alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.33 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 1 large Egg
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

If using mini chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.

Step 6

Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off, and pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Optional: Dust the donuts with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted chocolate, or dip in a chocolate glaze before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(610.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1851.7

Total Fat 70.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 325.9mg	0%
Sodium 1936.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 312.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.6g	0%
Total Sugars 167.7g
Protein 42.0g	0%

Vitamin D 117.2IU	0%
Calcium 346.5mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 1744.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.0%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 60.8%