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Moist, fluffy doughnuts, these homemade baked chocolate donuts are baked, not fried! Topped with a thick chocolate spread that makes them delicious. Ideal for dessert, or a sweet snack, this family-friendly recipe is a hit with both kids and adults! Whether you’re a chocoholic or just looking for a quick, easy and delicious baked donut recipe, these chocolate donuts are guaranteed to be a hit!

Baked donuts are a game-changer when it comes to quick, easy, and delicious homemade desserts. For this recipe, I’ve made rich chocolate baked donuts dipped in melted chocolate and topped with crushed Flake bars. The combination is so delicious, soft, chocolatey sponge with a crunchy, creamy topping that melts in your mouth!

The best thing about baked donuts is that they’re easier than traditional deep-fried ones! You can easily switch up the sponge flavour too, think vanilla baked donuts, zesty lemon, or even biscoff donuts!

Plus, decorating baked donuts is simple and fun, making this the perfect baking activity for kids or weekend baking. Just dip, sprinkle, and enjoy!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Baked and not fried– no oil, no mess, just simple oven-baked doughnuts.
• Super soft & fluffy texture– cupcake in doughnut form, so think soft sponge! DELICIOUS.
• Topped with chocolate spread– smooth, and so indulgent and topped with chocolate flake, meaning extra chocolatey goodness!
• Perfect for all ages– a sweet treat the whole family will enjoy.
• Quick & easy– ready in under 1 hour with minimal effort!

Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to create that soft, chocolate baked donuts. This recipe uses simple baking ingredients, that you probably already have in your baking cupboard!

• Flour- This recipe calls for self-raising flour, which gives the sponge all the rise it needs, no extra baking powder required. If you only have plain flour, just mix 200g of plain flour with 2 tsp of baking powder as a substitute and weigh out how much you need!
• Cocoa powder- I use this cocoa powder for my bakes but any cocoa powder will work well!
• Vanilla- You can’t have a chocolate cake without vanilla! I love using Vanilla Mart Vanilla Paste for chocolate sponges as it enhances the chocolatey flavour!
• Eggs- I use 3 large eggs for this recipe.
• Sugar- For best results, I recommend using light brown sugar for chocolate sponges. It gives your cake a lovely sweetness!
• Milk– This helps keep your sponges soft and moist.
• Butter- When it comes to chocolate cakes, I swear by baking spread! It helps create a lighter, fluffier sponge. That said, feel free to swap it out for unsalted butter, both work beautifully.
• Chocolate spread- For the topping, I used a milk chocolate spread! It’s quick, easy, and delicious! If you prefer, you can melt down milk chocolate instead! Either works beautifully for coating the donuts.

How to make these baked donuts

These baked chocolate donuts are super simple to make and so fun to decorate! Here’s a step-by-step guide:

• Preheat your oven to Gas mark 4 and lightly grease a silicone donut mould or spray with non-stick baking spray.
• Making the batter in a mixing bowl/ large bowl. Beat together your softened baking spread and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in your eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. Then, sift in the flour and cocoa powder, and pour in the milk. Gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can make dense donuts instead of light and fluffy ones!
• Spoon the batter into your donut mould, filling each donut about ¾ full.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the donuts spring back when gently pressed. Let them cool in the mould for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack!

Decorate! Once cooled, dip each donut into milk chocolate spread. Sprinkle with crushed Flake bars.

Optional Toppings

• Colourful Sprinkles- Perfect for kids parties/ baby showers.
• Chopped hazelnuts or pistachios for crunch- Perfect for those that love nuts and a quick dessert!
• Melted white chocolate drizzle- Perfect for easy weekend baking.
• Crushed biscuits or cookie crumbs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make these dairy free?

Of course! Use a dairy free butter alternative and a dairy free chocolate spread!

Can I use a different topping?

Absolutely, try peanut butter glaze, caramel, or classic powdered sugar!

Do I need a donut mould?

For the best results and shape, yes. this is the mould I recommend!

How do I store and freeze them?

Keep your baked chocolate donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2–3 days. Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain their soft texture and rich flavour.

You can freeze baked donuts just freeze them un-decorated for up to 3 months.

Recommended Equipment

• Chocolate spread
• Stand mixer Use code BITEOFBAKES for 20% off!
• Electric hand whisk
• Vanilla Extract
• Donut Mould
• Cake Release Spray

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If you’re a chocoholic like me, you’re going to love these baked chocolate donuts. They’re simple, fast, and delicious! everything you want in a homemade dessert. Plus, you don’t even have to turn on the fryer!

Tried these baked chocolate donuts? I’d love to see your creations! Tag me on Instagram @biteofthebakes or use the hashtag #biteofthebakes. leave a rating and comment below to let me know how they turned out!

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Notes

• These donuts are best eaten on the day but will last in a airtight container for 3-4 days!
• You can freeze undecorated donuts for up to 3 months.
• This is the donut silicone mould I use!
• This is the Vanilla I use.

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