These Spiced Cocoa Doughnuts are a decadent twist on the classic fried treat, blending deep chocolate flavor with warm spices like cinnamon and mace. The dough is tender and slightly dense, holding up perfectly to frying while remaining soft and moist inside. Unlike yeast-raised doughnuts, these bake up quickly with baking powder and soda, offering a cake-like texture that is ideal for dunking in coffee or tea. The final touch of powdered sugar and a dash of cinnamon adds a fragrant finish that complements the rich cocoa. Perfect for weekend brunches, holiday gatherings, or simply as an indulgent afternoon snack, these doughnuts bring a comforting, homemade warmth to any occasion.
Spiced Cocoa Doughnuts
Description
These Spiced Cocoa Doughnuts are a decadent twist on the classic fried treat, blending deep chocolate flavor with warm spices like cinnamon and mace. The dough is tender and slightly dense, holding up perfectly to frying while remaining soft and moist inside. Unlike yeast-raised doughnuts, these bake up quickly with baking powder and soda, offering a cake-like texture that is ideal for dunking in coffee or tea. The final touch of powdered sugar and a dash of cinnamon adds a fragrant finish that complements the rich cocoa. Perfect for weekend brunches, holiday gatherings, or simply as an indulgent afternoon snack, these doughnuts bring a comforting, homemade warmth to any occasion.Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, mace, and salt until well combined.
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In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar and softened butter together until creamy and smooth.
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Add the egg to the butter mixture and beat well until fully incorporated.
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Add the dry flour mixture alternately with the milk to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just blended and a soft dough forms.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times to form a smooth ball.
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Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
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Use a floured 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter to cut out rings, rerolling scraps as necessary.
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Heat oil in a deep pot to 375F (190C). Fry two or three doughnuts at a time for about 30 seconds per side, turning once, until golden brown.
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Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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While warm, sprinkle doughnuts with a mixture of powdered sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1735.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23.7g37%
- Saturated Fat 11.7g59%
- Cholesterol 119.1mg40%
- Sodium 3459.5mg145%
- Total Carbohydrate 365.5g122%
- Dietary Fiber 27.4g110%
- Sugars 125.2g
- Protein 44.5g89%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Best eaten fresh on the day they are made. If necessary, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
Substitutions: If mace is unavailable, you can substitute with an additional pinch of nutmeg or allspice. Vegetable oil can be used in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Safety: Always use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain oil temperature. Do not overcrowd the pot, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in greasy doughnuts.
Variation: For a richer glaze, dip the cooled doughnuts in a mixture of melted chocolate and a little heavy cream before sprinkling with sugar.
