Homemade Chocolate Old-Fashioned Doughnuts (Printable Version)
Tender chocolate old-fashioned doughnuts finished with a rich, glossy glaze. A nostalgic, homestyle delight.
# Ingredients:
→ Doughnut Base
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup buttermilk or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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vegetable oil, for frying
→ Chocolate Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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3 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps:
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Whisk flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon together in a large bowl until fully blended.
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In a separate bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined with minimal lumps.
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Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm. On a floured surface, roll the dough to a 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into doughnut shapes using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters, re-rolling scraps as needed.
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Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot to 350°F. Fry doughnuts in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove doughnuts and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is completely smooth. Adjust the milk to reach the desired consistency.
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Dip the tops of slightly cooled doughnuts into the glaze, letting any excess drip off. Arrange glazed doughnuts on a wire rack to set.
# Notes:
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For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk and use coconut oil instead of butter. Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to one week, or wrap individually and freeze for up to two months.