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Baked Chocolate Donuts

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Posted:5/13/21
Updated:11/15/21
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These easy Fudgy Chocolate Donuts are decorated with a rich and nutty Peanut Butter Frosting. Baked and never fried, the fluffy, soft donuts are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.

3 chocolate donuts with peanut butter frosting on parchment paper.

Fluffy baked chocolate donuts

A delicious baked donut is a staple in my house. I always have a batch ready to go when we’re craving something sweet for breakfast. Along with my Peanut Butter Donuts and Vegan Chocolate Donuts, starting your day with one of these soft baked Fudgy Chocolate Donuts with Peanut Butter Frosting is the best!

The recipe is easy, too! Whipping up chocolate donut batter is no more difficult than baking cupcakes or cookies. All you need is a donut pan and a few pantry-staple ingredients. In the end, you’ll have a decadent chocolate donut that pairs so nicely with the salty and nutty peanut butter frosting.

Because chocolate and peanut together is the ultimate combination, I’m confident this baked donut recipe will be the star of the show at your next party or Sunday brunch. Whip up a fresh batch or store them in your freezer so you always have a decadent treat ready to go!

single chocolate donut with peanut butter frosting on table.

How to make baked chocolate donuts

Like I said, making these healthy baked chocolate donuts is easy! Baking the chocolatey batter in a donut pan will produce a much lighter, fluffier donut than if you were to fry them in oil. Whip up the peanut butter frosting while the donuts are baking and you’ll have chocolate peanut butter donuts in no time:

Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

dry ingredients in mixing bowl.

Stir in the wet ingredients until a smooth batter is formed. 

milk being added to mixing bowl.

Evenly pour the batter into the greased donut pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6 donuts baked in donut pan.

Let the donuts cool completely before removing them from the pan and adding the frosting.

donuts with frosting sitting on table.

To make the peanut butter frosting:

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl.
  2. Use a hand mixer on medium speed and whip until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
peanut butter frosting in bowl.

Baked chocolate donuts without a donut pan

Don’t have a donut pan? Don’t sweat it! This recipe can be converted to make about 8 to  10 chocolate muffins that have that fluffy donut texture on the inside. 

Pour the finished batter ⅔ of the way into a greased muffin pan. Bake at 350ºF for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

Decorating chocolate donuts

Yes, my peanut butter frosting is out of this world and the perfect partner to chocolate, but it’s not the only option! Feel free to decorate your donuts using any of these fun topping ideas:

  • Chocolate or rainbow sprinkles
  • Classic Donut Glaze
  • Edible gold dust
  • Chocolate Brownie Frosting
  • Vanilla Frosting
  • Strawberry Frosting
  • Cocoa or fruity pebbles
  • Candied bacon
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Chopped candy bars

Tips for the best baked donuts

  • Sift the dry ingredients: Sifting the dry ingredients into a bowl is the best way to create a light and fluffy donut. A sifter pulverizes any clumps in the flour or cocoa powder, ensuring the batter is silky smooth and bakes beautifully.
  • Grease the donut pan well using cooking spray or butter to ensure the donuts release from the pan easily and no delicious crumbs are left behind.
  • Let the donuts cool completely before removing them from the donut pan. This will help them set properly and the frosting won’t melt when you spread it on. 
  • Try not to overbake the donuts. It can be hard to tell when chocolate donuts are ready, so use a timer or check on them right before you think they’re ready. The donuts can dry out if they’re left too long.
  • When storing leftovers: Place the chocolate donuts in a single layer in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. When it’s time to eat, let the donuts sit at room temperature for about 10 or 15 minutes so they aren’t too firm or cold.
  • Freezing leftovers: You can freeze the chocolate donuts without frosting by first placing them on a sheet pan in a single layer. Once they are fully frozen, add them to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Let them thaw on the counter before serving and decorating.
chocolate donuts sitting on table.

More donut recipes to try

  • Baked Strawberry Donuts
  • Baked Pumpkin Donuts
  • Chocolate Chip Donuts
  • Homemade Sugar Donuts

More chocolate desserts you’ll enjoy

  • Gooey Chocolate Buttercake
  • Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
  • Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Chocolate Pretzel Cookies
  • Chocolate Vegan Fudge

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These easy Fudgy Chocolate Donuts are decorated with a rich and nutty Peanut Butter Frosting. Baked and never fried, the fluffy, soft donuts are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
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Baked Chocolate Donuts With Peanut Butter Frosting

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These donuts are easy to make and will satisfy your chocolate loving sweet tooth. On top is the most delicious peanut butter frosting!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

For the donuts

  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a donut pan with nonstick spray. This recipe makes 6 donuts but you can easily double it for a dozen, or even more.
  • In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt with a spoon.
  • Add milk, vegetable oil and vanilla into the bowl and continue stirring until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.
  • Pour batter into donut pan (about 3/4 filled), making sure the middle section of each donut is clean. Bake for 13-14 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before popping them out.
  • To make the peanut butter frosting, mix powdered sugar, peanut butter and milk in a bowl with hand mixer until creamy and smooth.
  • Use a spatula or butter knife, and spread frosting on each donut. Serve, and enjoy!
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Keyword:baked chocolate donuts
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  1. Pap Marsh says

    July 30, 2017 at 8:19 am

    Great recipe make these all the time they turn out perfect everytime , and don’t last long when I put them out to eat . Thanks for sharing .

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 31, 2017 at 12:01 am

      So happy you like these donuts Pap! I totally hear you on them not lasting long – yum! 😉 Keep enjoying!

      Reply
  2. Sophie says

    December 19, 2015 at 4:38 am

    Lovely fun decorated doughnuts! They look just stunning! 🙂

    I bought all my 40 Christmas cards already in the beginning off December! I always find one’s that other don’t get! 🙂 Ha!

    Reply
  3. sarah grace says

    December 14, 2015 at 12:37 am

    I read fudgy and donuts and knew I was in! These look absolutely amazing!!

    xo,
    Sarah Grace

    Reply
  4. Samantha says

    December 13, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    These look OUTSTANDING and would definitely be something I would L-O-V-E! Thanks for sharing – I can’t wait to dive in and make them! (Plus, I’m a sucker for that doggy card!) #client

    Reply
  5. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    December 10, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    Yes, I spend FOREVER in the card aisle picking out the perfect card! And I sometimes buy them if I just think they are cute/funny/pretty or if they remind me of someone and I think I might use it for them later. ALSO these doughnuts, holy wow! Peanut butter frosting is my idea of heaven, no lie.

    Reply
  6. marcie says

    December 10, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    I love baked donuts, especially when chocolate and peanut butter are involved! These look amazing, Pamela, and I need to make a batch!

    Reply
  7. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    December 10, 2015 at 6:23 am

    Peanut butter frosting? Oh my! I just want to put that stuff on everything!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      December 10, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      Hah, me too Dannii!

      Reply
  8. Donna Belle @ SHESELLE says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    Wow these look amazing! Will be trying out this recipe when I get the chance 🙂

    Reply
  9. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    THAT PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING IS ON POINT! omg these are the best donuts evah!

    Reply
  10. Suzanne says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    Really yummy doughnuts!! Top card is so cute.

    Reply
  11. Ashley says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    haha that first card is pretty darn awesome! And these donuts look amazing!

    Reply
  12. Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    I’ve never heard of donut and peanut butter combo, but this looks delicious! So pretty and festive!

    Reply
  13. Cailee says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    Definitely SWOON! I love theses!! So fun and delicious 🙂 Great combo of flavors! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Monica says

    December 9, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    Donuts are just one of those things you crave (all the time)! Love the chocolate and peanut butter combo. I love your generosity with the frosting especially because, please, pile it on!! : )

    Reply
  15. Kari says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:57 am

    That peanut butter frosting looks too good to be true!
    Kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      December 9, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      I’m guilty of licking the bowl clean! 😉

      Reply
  16. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:55 am

    I was a lot more grown up in my 20s and my 30s than I am now. 🙂 There are great donuts all over the country, but I agree NYC has some of the best. And maybe THE best. Although really, the best donut is the one that’s in front of me. Love to have this in front of me — really nice. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      December 9, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      That’s really nice John, thank you!

      Reply
  17. grace says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:43 am

    chocolate and peanut butter (and sprinkles!) will never NOT be a hit with me! 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      December 9, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      Haha, me too Grace! Sprinkles bring my life so much joy!

      Reply

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