Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 2 cups
• cocoa powder - ½ cup
• granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• salt - ½ teaspoon
• milk - ¾ cup
• eggs - 2 large
• unsalted butter - ¼ cup, melted
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• powdered sugar - 1 cup
• milk (for glaze) - 2 tablespoons
• vanilla extract (for glaze) - ½ teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

4. 4.

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. 5.

   Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

6. 6.

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.

7. 7.

   Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8.

   To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

9. 9.

   Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off before placing back on the wire rack.

10. 10.

    Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Facts