Baked Vanilla Donuts with Chocolate Frosting start with a simple vanilla batter. They’re baked until lightly puffy and brown then dunked in smooth, rich chocolate!
A couple of months ago I finally placed a big order with Amazon for some kitchen items that I had been wanting. One of the things I wanted was a donut pan. Another is a Silpat mat that you see in the photos below. Although I use the Silpat mat mostly for baking cookies, I did style photos with it this time.
Baked Vanilla Donuts | Chocolate Frosting
The base for this vanilla donut is similar to any plain cake, muffin or waffle batter. Fill free to use this basic dough and eat them plain or top them with a simple vanilla glaze. You can also mix in 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips and leave them un-frosted!
One thing you will want to do is put our batter into a zip top bag, snip the corner and pipe the batter into your donut pan. It makes it much less messier this way!
Also, if you don’t have a donut pan you can bake it in a muffin tin. You will need to adjust cooking time; start at 1 to 2 minutes longer and watch carefully.
Baked Vanilla Donuts with Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt sour cream or buttermilk may be substituted
- 3 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon butter melted (may substitute margarine)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup prepared chocolate cake frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place batter in a zip-top bag. I find the easiest way, unless you have someone to help, is to put the bag in a large glass. This leaves your hands free to get all the mixture into the bag.
- Squeeze the air out of the bag and snip the corner.
- Pipe the batter evenly into the donut pan. If your pan isn't a non-stick, you'll need to spray it with no-stick spray first.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on a baking rack while you prepare the frosting.
- Microwave frosting at 30 second intervals until smooth.
- Immediately dip donut in frosting, allow to cool and set. Enjoy!
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Casey says
What is your recipe for the chocolate icing?
Paula says
The very last ingredient, then #9 instructions. I took a shortcut icing these
instagram video downloader says
Those donuts look great! I haven’t had donuts for quite a long time and I’m missing those now!
Jen says
Just made these & I love them! Can I double this recipe?
Paula says
Yes, you can. My boys ask for these all time. Glad you enjoyed them.
Diana Hawes says
I love your recipes but your pictures are just so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really envy someone who takes the time to showcase their craft, especially when they are masters! Thankyou for giving us your time and talent……
Kelly says
Oh my word, these donuts look phenomenal Paula! I love baked donuts and these chocolate frosted ones are totally calling my name! Love how fluffy and pillowy the donuts look – pinning 🙂
Paula says
They’re my favs, Kelly! Thanks for stopping by and pinning !
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
I love these photos Paula! They are amazing. And these donuts are making my stomach growl! I need to get a donut pan asap! Pinned 🙂
Paula says
I love it too, you should totally get one. I’ve made tons of donuts since I got it, but finally had to make some when the boys were at school so I could blog them! Thanks for your sweet words.
Maggie says
Those donuts look great! I haven’t had donuts for quite a long time and I’m missing those now!
Paula says
Thanks, donuts are one of my favs. Thanks for stopping by.
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
These donuts look perfect! I am obsessed with my donut pan – can’t wait to try you recipe. The chocolate frosting looks amazing!
Paula says
Thanks so much, Cate. I love making these as well, by 2 boys love them too, most of the time they eat them before I have the chance to photograph! I think I should get another pan.
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I’ve been on a donut kick lately … these sound wonderful, Paula!
Paula says
Thanks Jamie, my boys absolutely love them!!
Heather @ French Press says
well there goes my granola 🙂 these look to die for Paula
Paula says
lol! Heather, I know, I do love granola though, but compared to donuts…you know! Have a great weekend!
Melanie Hiester says
Gorgeous Paula! I’m sure they’re delicious too. I just bought a donut pan recently and I’m ready to get to work on the donuts. 🙂
Pinning!
Paula says
I’ve only had my pan a couple of months too. I baked for a month before having any left after the boys devoured them to blog. They love these and they really bake quickly. Thanks for stopping by, hope you love your pan too!
Matt Robinson says
Baked donuts are my favorite, especially with this this vanilla flavoring. Love it!!
Paula says
Mine too, Matt! All the pleasure and none of the guilt of regular donuts. Thanks for stopping by!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I just ordered a doughnut pan too. I am hoping it will be here tomorrow, but I suspect Monday is more like it. I can’t believe all the wonderful doughnuts that I am seeing the fab blogger cooks are popping out. Your are a prime example. And they look like honest to goodness—emphasis on goodness—doughnuts. I simply can’t wait, but I am going to have to.
Paula says
What I like about it is my recipe only makes 6, so I can’t over eat because I would warm donuts are my nemesis but so is warm cookies too!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Your donuts look fantastic! Could you please send me one 🙂
Paula says
I would love to send you some and I’ll send extra for that beautiful grandbaby that I’m dying to hold!!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Paula, just had to pop back to tell you hubby said I have to make him these this weekend! 🙂
Paula says
You’re so sweet, Cindy! He’ll love them.
Robin Bennett says
Yummy! I might have to try these, Paula.
Robin
Paula says
They were a hit with the boys! Hope you enjoy them!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
These look amazing!!! Love the vanilla AND chocolate combination. No need to choose 🙂
Paula says
Thanks Zainab! It’s crazy how easy these are to make, but sooooo delicious! Thanks for stopping by!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Oh, these look SO good! I have to pull out my donut pan and make these. Thanks for sharing and pinning!
Paula says
Thank you Cindy. It’s the chocolate glaze, gets me every time! Thanks for visiting and sharing, have a great night!
Mary Ann Childers says
I just arrived here for the first time ever, but I have already decided that you are a real cook, and that I will be back! These chocolate-covered vanilla donuts sound like a dream to me so I am going to try them to make sure that they are not! Thank you!