Description
A rich chocolate cake donut, a smooth marshmallow glaze, and a hot chocolate topping to bring home that nostalgic flavor on a cold winter day.
Ingredients
Scale
Donut Batter
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (42 grams) cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (198 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (200 grams) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter
Marshmallow Glaze
- 1 packet instant hot chocolate powder
- 2 cups (227 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (64 grams) marshmallow fluff
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Make the Donuts:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix with a spatula until just combined.
- Add the melted butter and fold to combine until no streaks of butter are left.
- Place the batter in a piping bag or plastic bag. Pipe into a donut pan until each round is 2/3 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the Glaze and Topping:
- Pour the instant hot chocolate powder into a small bowl or on a flat plate. Set aside.
- Mix together the powdered sugar, marshmallow fluff, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
- Once the donuts are fully cooled, dunk the top each one in the glaze, then lightly press into the hot chocolate powder to coat the glazed portion.
- Let set on a cooling rack with parchment underneath to catch any drips.
Notes
- Using a piping bag or ziplock to pipe the batter and a silicone donut mold is the best way to bake these donuts!
- A spoon or spatula is easiest to mix the glaze. A whisk works too, but will get the marshmallow fluff stuck in it at first.
- Let the glaze set slightly for about 5 minutes before dipping into the hot chocolate powder.
Keywords: chocolate donuts