Indulge in the rich flavor combination of chocolate and coffee with these baked donuts. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, these donuts are moist, tender, and full of chocolaty goodness. The addition of coffee enhances the richness of the chocolate while adding a subtle hint of caffeine. Enjoy these delightful donuts with a cup of coffee for the ultimate morning indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, brewed coffee, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.
- Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes.
- Gently remove the donuts from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the donuts have cooled, dust them with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy these delicious baked chocolate coffee donuts with a hot cup of coffee!
Interesting Facts
Donuts are believed to have originated in the Netherlands and were brought to America by Dutch settlers.
The first donut machine was invented in 1920 by Adolph Levitt, making donut production faster and more efficient.
National Donut Day is celebrated in the United States on the first Friday of June each year.