Description
These cake donuts are rich, decadent, and utterly irresistible. The simple glaze perfectly complements the intense chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp (42 g) butter
- 5 large egg yolks (90 g)
- 1 3/4 cups (425 ml) sour cream
- 3 3/4 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cups (89 ml) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp + 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp kosher salt
- 96 fl oz (2841 ml) Canola oil
- 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) whole milk
- 3 1/4 cups (380 ml) powdered sugar
- A pinch of kosher salt
- 3 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Donut Dough:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Whisk in the salt and set aside.
- Line a large mixing bowl with plastic wrap, then spray its surface. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat granulated sugar, butter, and yolks on high until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Mix in sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients on low speed, mixing just until incorporated.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared bowl. Spray its top and cover with plastic wrap.
- Chill for 60 minutes.
- Shape and Cut:
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment and nonstick spray.
- Flour a work surface and place dough on it. Roll to ½-inch thick.
- Using 3-inch and 1 ¼-inch ring cutters, cut donuts and holes.
- Place them on the baking sheet and refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, powdered sugar, salt, and honey.
- Adjust consistency over simmering water if needed.
- Frying:
- Pour oil into a fryer or Dutch oven, ensuring it’s at least 2 inches deep.
- Heat to 350°F (177°C). Adjust to maintain this temperature.
- Fry 3 donuts at a time, flipping and frying until golden brown (approximately 80 seconds per side).
- Fry donut holes as indicated in the original recipe.
- Drain on a wire rack.
- Glazing:
- Once slightly cooled, dip donuts in glaze.
- Return to wire rack and allow glaze to set.
- Serve and Store:
- Enjoy the donuts fresh, ideally the day they’re made.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
- For richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of Dutch-processed.
- To prevent sticking, ensure your donut cutters are well-floured before cutting the chilled dough.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; for longer storage, freeze them.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50