The Easiest Homemade Donuts—No Frying Required!
Kitchies! There’s something magical about freshly baked donuts, especially when they’re packed with melty chocolate chips and drizzled with a sweet glaze. These Baked Chocolate Chip Cake Donuts are the perfect easy-to-make, no-frytreat that brings the cozy flavors of a bakery-style donut right to your kitchen.
Baking donuts instead of frying makes them lighter, less messy, and quicker to whip up. The batter comes together in minutes, and in just 15 minutes of baking, you’ll have soft, fluffy donuts with golden edges and rich chocolate chips in every bite. Whether you glaze them, dust them with powdered sugar, or eat them straight from the pan, these donuts are irresistible.
Why You’ll Love These Baked Chocolate Chip Cake Donuts
- No frying needed! Just mix, bake, and enjoy.
- Soft, fluffy, and loaded with chocolate chips in every bite.
- Quick & easy—ready in under 30 minutes!
- Customizable with different glazes, toppings, or mix-ins.
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat.
Cuisine: American
Tips for the Best Baked Donuts
- Use a piping bag or ziplock bag to easily fill the donut pan.
- Don’t overmix—stir just until combined for light and fluffy donuts.
- Let the donuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle the glaze with chopped nuts, coconut, or more mini chocolate chips.
Substitutions and Variations
- Make it dairy-free – Use almond milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Go gluten-free – Swap the all-purpose flour for gluten-free 1:1 flour.
- Add more mix-ins – Try white chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut.
- Cinnamon sugar topping – Skip the glaze and dip warm donuts in melted butter, then coat with cinnamon sugar!
Make a Healthier Version
- Use coconut sugar or honey instead of granulated sugar.
- Swap in whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
- Reduce the butter by using applesauce or Greek yogurt instead.
And There You Have It!
These Baked Chocolate Chip Cake Donuts are proof that homemade donuts don’t have to be complicated! Soft, fluffy, and loaded with chocolate, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime treat. Best of all, they’re baked—not fried, so you can enjoy them guilt-free.
Try them out and let me know what you think! And if you’re craving more easy baked treats, be sure to check out my other recipes.
Relevant Categories
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Desserts
- Baked Goods
Tags:
#BakedDonuts #ChocolateChip #NoFryDonuts #EasyDessert #BreakfastRecipes
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Baked Chocolate Chip Cake Donuts
Description
These Baked Chocolate Chip Cake Donuts are the perfect easy-to-make, no-fry treat that brings the cozy flavors of a bakery-style donut right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Glaze (Optional but Recommended!):
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Donut Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or butter.
Step 2: Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed.
Step 3: Fill & Bake the Donuts
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Make the Chocolate Glaze (Optional but So Good!)
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze or drizzle it over the top. Let set before serving.
