Baked Chocolate Donuts...12 weeks of Christmas

I tried another baked donut recipe with my new garage sale donut pan...this time chocolate. Once again I need to warn you.....these are BAKED, not fried, so there is a huge difference in taste. Let's face it, anything fried rocks! But I still have to say they are a very tasty alternative!

The texture was similar to a cake donut. The chocolate flavor was very mild, with just a hint of cinnamon. I iced them with some melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk....I didn't measure....just dumped until I got a nice consistency and flavor. I added a few Christmas sprinkles on top.

I think these will be fun to make over the holidays, and will taste great with coffee or a mug of hot chocolate!

Baked Chocolate Donuts

{from FakeGinger}

1 c. flour

2 T. cocoa

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

2 T. butter, melted

1/2 c. buttermilk

1 tsp. vanilla

1 egg

Mix the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl., mix the wet. Add together, stirring just until combined. Fill  pans 2/3 full, leaving room to rise, bake 5-10 minutes at 350. Makes 8.

Be sure to check out the other 12 weeks of Christmas recipes, and thanks to Meal Planning Magic for hosting this blog hop.