Chocolate Doughnuts
Indulge in the chocolatey pleasure of these homemade chocolate doughnuts. These delicious chocolate doughnuts, topped with a dark chocolate glaze and sprinkles, are the ideal treat for any chocolate fan.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 225 g Plain Flour
- 25 g Cocoa Powder
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 100 g Caster sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 125 ml Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 50 g Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled)
- Vegetable Oil (For frying)
- 100 g Dark Chocolate (Chopped)
- 50 ml Double Cream
- Sprinkles (To decorate)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and caster sugar in a mixing bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients together.
- 2
In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the mixture.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 4
Cover the bowl with clingfilm and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches 170°C.
- 6
Using a small ice cream scoop or two tablespoons, drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, frying 2-3 doughnuts at a time. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 7
Remove the doughnuts from the oil using a slotted spoon and let them drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
- 8
Melt dark chocolate and double cream together in a heatproof bowl using either a microwave or a pan of simmering water. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- 9
Dip each doughnut into the chocolate glaze and add sprinkles for decoration.
- 10
Leave the doughnuts to set for 10 minutes before serving.