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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Doughnut Recipe

American · Dessert · 35 min total

Classic cake doughnuts with a rich chocolate flavor, fried to golden perfection and coated in a simple glaze. This recipe yields tender, old-fashioned treats that are perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
• For the glaze: 2 tablespoons milk
• For the glaze: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until it comes together. Pat to 1/2-inch thickness.
5. Using a floured doughnut cutter or two round cutters (3-inch and 1-inch), cut out doughnuts. Reroll scraps and cut again.
6. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
7. Fry doughnuts in batches, about 1 minute per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
8. For the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
9. Dip warm doughnuts into the glaze, letting excess drip off. Place on a wire rack to set.

Tips

• For a shiny glaze, add a teaspoon of corn syrup to the glaze mixture.
• Doughnuts are best eaten the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• If you don't have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1/2 cup milk and let sit for 5 minutes.

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