Description
Soft, cakey doughnuts with a rich chocolate and gingerbread flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a doughnut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugars, buttermilk, molasses, egg, and oil until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill each doughnut mold about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These doughnuts are delicious with a simple chocolate glaze or just dusted with powdered sugar.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg