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Home » Desserts » Donuts & Pastries » Easy Mocha Baked Donuts

Easy Mocha Baked Donuts

By: Rosemary Published: April 28, 2021 Updated on: April 28, 2021

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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.

mocha donuts on a wire rack.

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.

Table of Contents

  • How to make them
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  • Do I need a donut pan?
  • What does mix just to combine mean?
  • What does yogurt do in a baked good?
  • Why use room temperature ingredients?
  • Is it Donut or Doughnut?
  • Why use a pastry bag?
  • How to store them
  • More Delicious Donut Recipes
  • Easy Mocha Baked Donuts
    • Ingredients US CustomaryMetric 1x2x3x
      • FOR THE DONUTS
      • If using regular yogurt add just 1 tablespoon of milk.
      • GLAZE
    • Instructions 
      • FOR THE GLAZE
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

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.

dry ingredients in a white bowl and wet ingredients in a small white bowl.
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until flour is absorbed, the batter should be a little lumpy.
The wet and dry ingredients just mixed to combine in a white bowl with a red spatula.
Fill doughnut pan until almost full.
donut batter in the donut pan before baking.
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 glaze if desired.
the mocha donuts in the donut pan baked.
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    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.

    using a muffin tin for a donut pan.

    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.

    3 donuts stacked and 3 on a wire rack.

    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

    Homemade Cinnamon Cake Donuts

    Baked Lemon Donuts

    Baked Cinnamon Donuts

    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!3 mocha donuts stacked with 3 on a wire rack and cream cheese frosting on top of one.

    3 mocha donuts stacked with 3 on a wire rack and cream cheese frosting on top of one.

    Easy Mocha Baked Donuts

    Rosemary Molloy
    Mocha Baked Donuts, are light & soft with a slight coffee taste. A cream cheese frosting drizzle for the perfect Dessert, Snack or even Breakfast Treat.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 donuts
    Calories 246 kcal

    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

      For room temperature ingredients remove from the fridge 30-45 minutes before using.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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        1. Mavis says

          March 26, 2021 at 8:51 am

          Hi
          Im interested in this receipe but kindly convert it to grams instead of cups.

          Thank you

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          • Rosemary says

            March 26, 2021 at 10:34 am

            Hi Mavis, ok it has been converted, just click on metric to get the amounts. Let me know how it goes.

            Reply
        2. Sandra says

          November 27, 2020 at 9:05 pm

          I’ve baked the donuts which look great but the glaze recipe only has 1 tbsp of icing sugar? Is that correct?

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            November 27, 2020 at 9:09 pm

            Hi Sandra, yes it is correct, it’s almost like a glaze rather than an icing. I hope enjoy it.

            Reply
        3. gabby says

          August 16, 2018 at 8:07 pm

          tried to make these twice and both times the wet mixture curdled after i put the butter in.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            August 16, 2018 at 8:30 pm

            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.

            Reply
        4. Stephanie says

          January 30, 2015 at 2:40 am

          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!

          Reply
        5. Ronda Eagle says

          January 26, 2015 at 9:23 pm

          Thank you for stopping in and linking up with us this week on #TheWeekendSocial. We love your ideas and hope to see you again this weekend on KitchenDreaming.com. We have pinned, stumbled & shared your link across our Social Media, FB, G+ and Twitter.

          Reply
          • Rose says

            January 27, 2015 at 10:01 am

            Hi thank you very much! Have a great day.

            Reply
        6. Katherines Corner says

          January 25, 2015 at 5:24 am

          Oh my friend these look terrific! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo

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          • Rose says

            January 25, 2015 at 10:01 pm

            Hi Katherine, thanks so much. Have a great evening.

            Reply
        7. lorraine williamson says

          January 24, 2015 at 6:26 pm

          5 stars
          love the recipe pinned and the photos look great thanks for sharing visiting from weekend social have a great day

          Reply
          • Rose says

            January 25, 2015 at 10:08 pm

            Hi Lorraine, thank you and thanks for stopping by.

            Reply
        8. dgoncalves2012 says

          January 22, 2015 at 10:18 pm

          OMG, why are you not living near me!!

          Reply
          • Rose says

            January 22, 2015 at 10:22 pm

            OMG I was just thinking of you! Wish I was!

            Reply
        9. Jann from Newton Custom Interiors says

          January 22, 2015 at 9:29 pm

          Congratulations! You have been nominated for the One Lovely Blog Award! You can see your nomination here – http://newtoncustominteriors.com/one-lovely-blog-award/

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          • Rose says

            January 22, 2015 at 10:23 pm

            Thanks a lot Jan! Have a great day!

            Reply
        10. Veronica@downcakerylane says

          January 22, 2015 at 4:01 pm

          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!

          Reply
          • Rose says

            January 22, 2015 at 9:28 pm

            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.

            Reply
        11. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

          January 22, 2015 at 2:07 pm

          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.

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          • Rose says

            January 22, 2015 at 9:26 pm

            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.

            Reply

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