Description
Sinful Chocolate Raspberry Donuts bring luxurious French pastry magic to home kitchens. Rich chocolate meets tangy raspberries in these irresistible baked treats you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (or plant-based milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and generously coat a donut pan with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry mixture by whisking flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well integrated.
- Carefully fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to avoid overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag or zip-top bag, cutting a small corner for precise filling.
- Pipe batter into donut pan cavities, filling each approximately 3/4 full for optimal shape and rise.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, checking doneness by gently pressing the surface – it should spring back immediately.
- Allow donuts to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare chocolate glaze by microwaving chocolate chips and heavy cream in short 15-second intervals, stirring until silky and uniform.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the glossy chocolate mixture for enhanced flavor.
- Dunk cooled donut tops into the chocolate glaze, allowing excess to drip off naturally.
- Immediately garnish with crushed freeze-dried raspberries while glaze remains wet.
- Let glazed donuts sit for a few minutes to allow topping to set and glaze to stabilize.
Notes
- Optimize Batter Consistency by avoiding overmixing, which can lead to tough, dense donuts.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients to ensure smooth blending and even baking results.
- Ensure Even Piping by using a piping bag or zip-top bag with a clean, snipped corner for uniform donut shapes.
- Customize Gluten-Free Option by substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance Flavor Variations by experimenting with different extract options like almond or mint to complement the chocolate base.
- Create Dairy-Free Alternative by replacing milk and butter with plant-based alternatives like almond milk and coconut oil.
- Control Sweetness Level by adjusting sugar quantity or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 137 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg