How to Make Chocolate Cake Doughnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a warm, freshly baked chocolate cake doughnut. The familiar aroma of rich cocoa and sweet vanilla is sure to bring comfort and joy to anyone who indulges in these delectable treats. Whether you're a fan of classic doughnuts or you're simply craving something sweet, these chocolate cake doughnuts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Making homemade doughnuts may seem daunting, but with the right recipe and a little patience, anyone ca...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 doughnuts

  • All the ingredients should be at room temperature (70 degrees F). Beat the sugar and eggs together until creamy and lemon colored.
  • Melt the butter and chocolate together in a small saucepan over low heat. Beat into the sugar and egg mixture.
  • In a separate bowl combine the vanilla and buttermilk. Stir into the sugar mixture.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Stir into the liquid mixture. Chill the dough slightly to make it easier to handle.
  • Roll out half the dough on a lightly floured board to a 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into doughnuts. Allow the cut doughnuts to dry for 10 minutes.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large skillet. The dough should be at room temperature before frying. Dip a metal pancake turner into the hot oil each time before using it to move or turn a doughnut. Transfer the doughnuts to the skillet, one every 15 seconds. Fry each doughnut about 90 seconds per side. Remove the doughnuts and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • To make the icing: Beat the sugar, egg white, and vanilla together until smooth. Drizzle onto the doughnuts after they have cooled.
  • Nutrition

    171 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 157mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 59mg