Description
Delight in these moist and rich Black Forest Doughnuts, bursting with cocoa flavor, juicy cherries, and melty chocolate chips. Baked to perfection, these doughnuts are a healthier alternative to fried treats, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped cherries
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan or coat it lightly with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the doughnuts tender.
- Add Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips carefully to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Doughnut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut molds, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into a doughnut; it should come out clean.
- Cool: Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents sogginess.
- Optional Garnish: For extra indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled doughnuts or dust them with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the doughnuts light and fluffy.
- If fresh cherries are not available, canned or frozen cherries work well after draining excess liquid.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a different flavor.
- To make them dairy-free, use plant-based milk instead of regular milk.
- Store doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
