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Coffee Chocolate Donuts

These rich and tender donuts combine coffee and chocolate for a perfect treat, ideal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup refined coconut oil, melted
  • 3/4 cup hot coffee
Frosting
  • 7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease the wells of two standard doughnut pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
  4. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Pour in the hot coffee and mix until the batter is silky.
  6. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared pans, filling each well three-quarters full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until tops spring back.
  2. Cool the donuts on a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. Microwave the chopped chocolate and heavy cream until melted and smooth.
  2. Stir in espresso powder and dip the tops of the donuts into the glaze.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. The glaze sets to a delicate sheen. Pair with coffee or milk.