Chocolate Donuts with Citrus Glaze

Chocolate Donuts with Citrus Glaze are an inspired treat to make for someone you love.

Donuts are not something Jackie and I make or buy that often. I think it’s because they are filled with calories, and we have a hard time eating just one. Donuts are for special occasions, celebrations, or when guests are in town. One of our favorite places to take visitors is Doughnut Plant, conveniently located just down the street from our place. Their donuts are simply spectacular, with unique flavors that always serve as a great source of inspiration.

Valentine’s Day is just the kind of special occasion we used as excuse to make our own cake donuts at home. I had chocolate on my mind, and Jackie suggested we add citrus. I have to admit, she was spot on with this flavor combination. I have to say that I did not envision these flavors coming together as well as they did. I used freshly squeezed orange juice to create a citrus glaze that makes these treats extra special.

Chocolate Donuts with Citrus Glaze are a just the kind of treat you can make for someone special, for Valentine’s Day or any day. They’re baked, not fried, so there’s a bit less guilt. I encourage all the men out there to make a batch for your sweetheart. They will surely make you number one in your girl’s heart once she bites into one of these.

Chocolate Donuts with Citrus Glaze

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Impress your friends with this chocolate cake donut recipe! Baked (not fried) and drenched in citrus glaze, this recipe is a perfect way to show your love.

• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 10 donuts 1x

Ingredients

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2 C All-purpose Flour

1 ½ C White Sugar

1 tablespoon Baking Powder

1 teaspoon Salt

¼ C Cocoa Powder

1 Large Egg

1 C Milk

¼ C Orange Juice

2 tablespoon Butter

2 teaspoon Vanilla

Zest from 1 orange

¼ C Chopped Chocolate Cookies

For the Glaze:

2 C Powdered Sugar

1 teaspoon Vanilla

2 tablespoon orange juice

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Spray donut pan with cooking spray.

3.In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, vegetable oil, orange juice and vanilla.

5. Mix the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.

6. Pour Mixture into a pastry bag without a tip and pipe mix into donut pan until about ¾ filled.

7. Bake for 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes and then remove from pans and place on cooling rack.

For the Glaze:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix till smooth.

2. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until smooth.

3. Dip one side of each donut in glaze and place back on rack.

4. Top with orange zest and chopped cookies.

5. Serve

• Author: Superman Cooks
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: dessert

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Donut
• Calories: 237
• Sugar: 26.4 g
• Sodium: 253.1 mg
• Fat: 3.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 47.9 g
• Protein: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 25.2 mg

Keywords: donut, doughnut, chocolate, cake, glaze, citrus, orange, orange juice, dessert, sweet, baked

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