Mocha Baked Donuts, are light and soft with just the right amount of coffee taste. Top with a drizzle of a simple Cream Cheese Frosting and it’s the perfect Dessert, Snack or even Breakfast Treat.
I never realized how popular donuts were in Italy until I moved here. And I have to admit they sure know how to make a delicious one. Especially around Carnivale Time everyone is making and eating these Graffe, a soft deep fried out of this world donut. But today I am making a healthier type that is baked and made with yogurt.
How to make them
In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and cocoa. In a small saucepan over low heat melt butter, remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a medium bowl whisk together egg, coffee, milk, yogurt and vanilla, add melted butter and combine.
Do I need a donut pan?
Not really you can make your own, all you need is a cupcake pan and foil. Cut the foil into 11 inches (30cm) and then cut in half, gently mold the foil around your middle or ring finger. Then gently press the form into the muffin tin. And there you have a donut form to make baked donuts.
What does mix just to combine mean?
It means to combine the ingredients just until the flour is moistened, the mixture will be slightly lumpy but don’t worry it is suppose to be like that. Over mixing produces a heavy rubbery dry baked good.
What does yogurt do in a baked good?
When adding yogurt to a baked good such as a cake, sweet bread or baked donuts it adds moisture and fat to the batter which results in a moist and delicious result.
Why use room temperature ingredients?
Room temperature ingredients incorporate easier and better, they also make a fluffier baked good, just remember to remove the ingredients from the fridge about 30-60 minutes before using, depending on how warm your house is.
Is it Donut or Doughnut?
In the Oxford English Dictionary it lists both spellings, Doughnut is the preferred spelling in British English and donut is the preferred American spelling. So in other words they both mean the same thing, just different spelling.
Why use a pastry bag?
I found using a pastry bag was much easier and faster, it is easier to control the amount of batter added to the pan. Of course you can use a spoon if you wish.
How to store them
Store the baked cooled donuts in an air tight container at room temperature. They will last up to 4 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.
More Delicious Donut Recipes
So if you like coffee and you are looking for a simple baked donut to make, I hope you give these Mocha Baked Donuts a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!
Easy Mocha Baked Donuts
Ingredients
FOR THE DONUTS
- 1 cup all purpose flour (or pastry flour)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cocoa
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted & cooled)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup coffee (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons greek yogurt* (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons milk* (temperature)
If using regular yogurt add just 1 tablespoon of milk.
GLAZE
- 1/4 cup cream (whipping, whole, heavy or half and half)
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone or cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon icing/powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Grease 6 tin donut pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and cocoa.
- In a small saucepan over low heat melt butter, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl whisk together egg, coffee, milk, yogurt and vanilla, add melted butter and combine.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until flour is absorbed, it will be a little lumpy but that is perfect.
- Fill doughnut pan until almost full. Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes (check with a toothpick for doneness), cool in pan and then remove to wire rack to cool completely before drizzling with the glaze.
FOR THE GLAZE
- In a small bowl add whipping cream, mascarpone and icing sugar, beat or whisk until smooth, if it's too thin add more sugar if too thick add more cream. Top with glaze. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Mavis says
Hi
Im interested in this receipe but kindly convert it to grams instead of cups.
Thank you
Rosemary says
Hi Mavis, ok it has been converted, just click on metric to get the amounts. Let me know how it goes.
Sandra says
I’ve baked the donuts which look great but the glaze recipe only has 1 tbsp of icing sugar? Is that correct?
Rosemary says
Hi Sandra, yes it is correct, it’s almost like a glaze rather than an icing. I hope enjoy it.
gabby says
tried to make these twice and both times the wet mixture curdled after i put the butter in.
Rosemary says
Hi Gabby, sorry it didn’t work out, but my guess is you didn’t let the butter cool after it was melted. This is my base recipe for my baked donuts and it has never curdled for me.
Stephanie says
These look insanely good! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
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Rose says
Hi thank you very much! Have a great day.
Katherines Corner says
Oh my friend these look terrific! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo
Rose says
Hi Katherine, thanks so much. Have a great evening.
lorraine williamson says
love the recipe pinned and the photos look great thanks for sharing visiting from weekend social have a great day
Rose says
Hi Lorraine, thank you and thanks for stopping by.
dgoncalves2012 says
OMG, why are you not living near me!!
Rose says
OMG I was just thinking of you! Wish I was!
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Rose says
Thanks a lot Jan! Have a great day!
Veronica@downcakerylane says
I definitely need to make these! My kids are always craving donuts. When I cave in and go to my local dunkin, they’re always stale! Your pics are gorgeous and they make me feel like baking some donuts today!
Rose says
Hi Veronica, thanks, I love dark photos and it was such a rainy dull day when I took them. I agree with your kids, I love donuts too. Have a great day.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Oh Boy! Do they ever look yummy. I’ve been tempted to make macarons but I hear that they are temperamental — well, that is a throw down challenge for me. Anyway, I haven’t tasted one — yet — but that is on my bucket list to do. Your donuts look fantastic. I will put this on the list for when the grandkids come to visit!! Grazie per la ricetta! Buona giornata.
Rose says
Hi Marisa, thanks, actually my daughter and I made macarons once and they are not easy, but give it a try you may like them. These donuts are really easy and fast. Have a great day.