Baked Chocolate Donuts with Peanut Butter Frosting
These Chocolate Donuts with Peanut Butter Frosting will take you back to your childhood when things were simpler. They are a reminder of just how tasty breakfast can be. This chocolate donut recipe will give you the best baked donuts you’ve ever had.
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 14
Ingredients
For the donuts
1cup(130g)all-purpose flour
½cup(43g)unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
½cup(110g)light brown sugar, packed
1teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonsalt
2large eggs, room temperature
¾cup(180ml)buttermilk, room temperature
¼cup(57g)unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For the frosting
3tablespoonscreamy peanut butter
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
1cup(120g)confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3-4tablespoonsheavy cream
Instructions
Make the donuts
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease 2 donut pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a whisk.
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, and butter. Whisk until well combined. Add to flour mixture and mix just until moistened. Be careful not to over mix. The mixture will be thick.
Pour mixture into a large zip-top bag and cut the corner off. Pipe the mixture into the prepared pans, filling each donut mold 2/3 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the donuts spring back when touched. Allow the donuts to cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Make the frosting
Place the butter and peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir vigorously to combine. Stir the sugar into the peanut butter mixture. Gradually stir in the cream one tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition, until the frosting is smooth. The frosting will be thick. Dip the tops of each donut into the frosting. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the frosting if needed.
Donuts are best served immediately.
Notes
Make ahead tip
Store frosted donuts in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
The donuts can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.