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Easy Baked Dark Chocolate Festive Donuts with Ganache

Rich and moist baked dark chocolate donuts topped with silky ganache and festive decorations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donuts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.33 cup butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup hot coffee
Ganache
  • 1 cup dark chocolate
  • 0.5 cup cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Donut pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease donut pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients in another bowl.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients together until smooth.
  5. Fill donut molds and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Cool completely on wire rack.
  7. Prepare ganache and dip donuts.

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.