Chocolate Doughnuts Recipe

Here’s a simple and delicious Chocolate Doughnut recipe you can try at home!

Chocolate Doughnuts Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar/lemon juice)

• 2 large eggs

• 1/4 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)

For Chocolate Glaze (optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• 2-3 tbsp milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

3. Combine:
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix; a few lumps are okay.

4. Prepare for Frying:
   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

5. Shape Doughnuts:
   Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter or two round cutters (one large, one small) to cut doughnut shapes and holes.

6. Fry:
   Carefully place doughnuts into hot oil, a few at a time. Fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until puffed and cooked through.

7. Drain:
   Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

8. Make Glaze:
   Mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts into glaze, then place on a wire rack to set.