Glazed Chocolate Donut Muffins
The ultimate sweet treat for chocolate lovers, these Glazed Chocolate Donut Muffins are rich, moist, and topped with a glossy glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, they satisfy your cravings with every bite. Make them tonight for an unforgettable indulgence!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Oven
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease muffins tin (cavities and the top). Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, soda and salt). Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, mix together oil and both sugars. Mix for 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Add eggs, one at a time and mix well.
- Add vanilla and mix again.
- With mixer on low speed, mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk.
- Pour into muffin pan, filling each cavity ¾ full.
- Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of each muffin comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 3 minutes, then transfer onto a wire rack and cool completely before glazing.
- In a medium saucepan, cook butter, milk, cocoa and corn syrup until it starts to boil. Remove from heat. Sift powdered sugar over the cocoa mixture. Whisk in until smooth. Add vanilla and whisk again.
- Dip each donut muffin top down into the glaze. Set on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to catch the drips. Let sit for few minutes and then add sprinkles.
Notes
- Tip 1: To keep your muffins fresh, store them in an airtight container.
- Tip 2: These muffins freeze well; wrap them tightly for storage.
- Tip 3: Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea for an afternoon treat.
- Tip 4: Try adding mini chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Tip 5: Perfect for gifting; wrap them nicely for friends or family.