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Black Forest Doughnuts Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 doughnuts
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these moist and chocolaty Black Forest Doughnuts, bursting with rich cocoa, sweet cherries, and melty chocolate chips. Baked to perfection, they offer a healthier twist on the classic fried doughnuts, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special snack.

Ingredients

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan or lightly coat it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, ensuring not to overmix to maintain a tender doughnut texture.
  5. Fold in Add-ins: Carefully fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly through the batter.
  6. Fill Doughnut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each mold about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the doughnuts comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
  8. Cool: Let the doughnuts cool in the pan for a few minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, enhancing texture and flavor.
  9. Optional Finishing Touch: Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for an extra indulgent presentation and flavor.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough doughnuts.
  • Use fresh or frozen cherries, but make sure they’re chopped small enough to distribute evenly.
  • If you don’t have a doughnut pan, you can use a muffin tin but the shape will differ.
  • Store doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat baked doughnuts briefly in the microwave for a warm treat.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/black-forest-doughnuts-recipe/