Can chocolate be a breakfast food? For how much I love chocolate, I rarely can eat it for breakfast. But these donuts are an exception. Baked donuts are a new obsession of mine, and I’m having so much fun creating new recipes to share with you!
Valentine’s Day may still be almost a month away, but the stores had shelves of cards and gifts up right after Christmas! So I guess it’s okay for me to call this a Valentine’s Day recipe, right?
This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday! Andrew and I love making breakfast together on a day off, so I’m sure we will be making breakfast for V-Day this year. Maybe some baked donuts will make an appearance?
 If you don’t have a donut pan yet, what are you waiting for? I’ll admit, they are dangerously addicting. There are so many different ways to mix it up with a variety of flavors.
Chocolate Crumble Baked Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted until just browned
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the crumble
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon butter, slightly softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a donut pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Pour the dough into a piping bag or sandwich bag and pipe into the donut pan. Set aside
For the crumble
- In a medium bowl, stir the cocoa, butter and powdered sugar until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of donuts and bake for 12-16 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out the Maple Baked Donuts I shared recently. It’s like a pancake in donut form. Yum!
Ashley Servis says
This sounds amazing. Where did you by your donut pan?
Jenna Brussee says
Donut pans are so much fun! I bought mine from Wayfair. Here’s the link: http://www.wayfair.com/Fox-Run-Craftsmen-Nonstick-Donut-Pan-4495-FRU1087.html
Leesha @ Living Contently says
Oh my! These look and sound so delicious. My husband would love them. Thanks for sharing!
Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says
Oh wow. Saw these on IG and knew I had to come over to read this. Still need a donut pan, but it’s coming 😉
satrntgr says
YUM – those look good!! Pinned it to try when I have time!
Britney says
these look so good! I may have to try them!
Lindsey says
YUM! I will definitely be trying these sometime soon ^_^
Elizabeth T says
These look delicious! I’ve actually never made baked doughnuts before so I’m definitely going to be trying this out soon!
J J says
This clinches it. I need a donut pan! These recipes look amazing. Can’t wait to try them.
Anna @ The Beauty Section says
Yum these really good! I do love a good donut from time to time! Just a few more days until we are off of our fast! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
These would be a great way to break your fast!
Brandy Miller says
Oh word! These look dangerously delicious!
Jenna Brussee says
They are dangerous, for sure!
Sarah @ 12 Twenty Seven says
Ohhhh man! I need you to open a donut bakery, pleaseandthanks!
Jenna Brussee says
Ahhhhh that is such a fun idea! Will you come buy donuts from my bakery? Hehehe 🙂
Sarah @ 12 Twenty Seven says
ABSOLUTELY!
Jenna Brussee says
I had two people tell me to open a donut shop in the same day…. maybe it’s a sign?!?! 🙂
Sarah @ 12 Twenty Seven says
YES! 🙂 I’ll just keep mentioning it until you do! 😉
Jenna Brussee says
Hahah! That would be SO MUCH FUN.
Cindy Jamieson says
These donuts looks so good! You are being featured this week, over at Simple Supper Tuesday. We hope you can join us again, starting Monday night at 8pm EST.
Jenna Brussee says
Thank you! I’m so excited to be featured. I’ll see you at the party this week!
Christie says
These look so tasty! Yumm! Thanks so much for linking up at the Totally Terrific Tuesday Link Party last week. Please come back again this week…we’d love to know what you’ve been up to. The party starts at 10pm. I hope to see you there!
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks for hosting the party! I’m excited to stop by again this week.
Miz Helen says
Jenna, your Baked Donuts look delicious, wish I had one right now. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Jenna Brussee says
I wish I had one right now, too! Thanks for stopping by, Miz Helen.
Emily says
Yum! These look really good! Thank you for joining us at The Wednesday Round Up and we hope to see you back next week!
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks Emily! I love joining in your party. Have a great week!
April Harris says
Hi there! I saw your recipe featured over at Simple Supper Tuesday. Your baked donuts look amazing – both the chocolate and maple varieties! I have had a donut pan for ages and have yet to try it. I think I need to dust it off!
Jenna Brussee says
Thank you! You need to try your donut pan ASAP! I just love mine. Both of these recipes are really simple, and they taste so good. I’ve been finding more recipes I want to try, too. There are so many ways you can mix it up!