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Dark Chocolate Festive Sprinkled Donuts

Rich, moist baked chocolate donuts dipped in a silky dark chocolate ganache and topped with festive sprinkles and coconut flakes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donut Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder high quality
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Ganache Glaze & Toppings
  • 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp festive sprinkles red and green
  • 1 tbsp shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1 tsp gold pearls edible

Equipment

  • 12-count donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag or Ziploc

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
  5. Pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  8. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the ganache. Immediately garnish with sprinkles, coconut, and gold pearls.

Notes

For the best texture, ensure your egg and milk are at room temperature. Use a piping bag for clean, even donut shapes.