Galactic Chocolate Donuts
Blast off into a world of cosmic flavor with these decadent Galactic Chocolate Donuts! These baked chocolate treats are as visually stunning as they are delicious, featuring a moist and fluffy base made from cocoa-infused batter. The star of the show is the mesmerizing galactic glaze—a swirl of vibrant blue, purple, pink, and black hues—crafted with rich powdered sugar and creamy heavy cream for the perfect dreamy finish. Topped with edible star sprinkles for a celestial touch, these donuts are perfect for parties, themed events, or anytime you want a dessert that looks (and tastes) out of this world. Ready in just 35 minutes, these baked donuts are an easy and creative way to satisfy your sweet tooth while channeling your inner space adventurer. Whether you're sharing with friends or treating yourself, Galactic Chocolate Donuts will transport you to a universe of irresistible flavor!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 set Gel food coloring (blue, purple, pink, and black)
- 2 tablespoons Edible silver or white star sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill the donut pan cavities about 3/4 full with the batter. Be careful not to overfill, as the donuts will rise while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the galactic glaze, whisk the powdered sugar and heavy cream together in a medium bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed by adding more cream (for a thinner glaze) or powdered sugar (for a thicker glaze).
Divide the glaze into 4 small bowls. Using gel food coloring, tint each bowl a different color (blue, purple, pink, and black).
Spoon small amounts of each colored glaze onto the surface of a separate large dish or shallow pan, creating a swirl of colors that resembles a galaxy.
Dip the top of each cooled donut into the galactic glaze, twisting slightly to create a marbled effect. Let the excess glaze drip back into the pan.
Place the glazed donuts back on the wire rack and immediately sprinkle with edible star sprinkles before the glaze sets.
Allow the glaze to set for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your stunning and delicious Galactic Chocolate Donuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.6 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.0 g | 285% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 577 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 2337 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 490.1 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 407.7 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 515 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2340 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
