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4.67 from 3 votes

Baked Double Chocolate Orange Doughnuts

Deliciously moist and fluffy chocolate doughnuts that are baked, infused with orange, and topped with a chocolate orange ganache!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Doughnuts
Keyword: chocolate, doughnuts, orange
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Marsha

Ingredients

For the Doughnuts

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) plain/all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • ¼ cup (60ml) orange juice
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (120g) Greek style yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter melted

For the Glaze

  • ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons light corn syrup/golden syrup
  • 2 teaspoons orange juice
  • Chocolate sprinkles to garnish

Instructions

For the Doughnuts

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease a doughnut pan, and set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, salt, nutmeg, and zest. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the orange juice, egg, sugar, yogurt, and melted butter until combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan and smooth out.
  • Bake for 5 - 7 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Glaze

  • Place the chocolate chips, butter, and syrup in a heat-proof bowl, and microwave until completely melted and smooth, stirring every 20 seconds. Stir in the orange juice.
  • Dip each doughnut into the glaze, garnish with chocolate sprinkles, and leave to set on the wire rack.

Notes

Leftover doughnuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnut | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g