Description
Chocolate-Cherry Baked Doughnuts are a decadent treat made from a batter that’s infused with cocoa and topped with a sweet, tangy cherry glaze. Unlike traditional deep-fried doughnuts, these are baked, making them slightly lighter but just as delicious. The addition of maraschino cherries and a cherry extract glaze gives them a delightful fruity twist, perfectly complementing the rich chocolate flavor. These doughnuts are a great way to start the day or finish a meal with something sweet!
Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
For the Cherry Glaze:
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
- 4 maraschino cherries, finely chopped
- ½ tsp cherry extract (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a doughnut pan with nonstick spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients In another bowl, whisk sour cream, melted butter, oil, and egg until smooth.
- Combine Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Batter will be thick.
- Pipe into Pan Transfer batter to a zip-top bag, snip the corner, and pipe into doughnut pan, filling each mold halfway.
- Bake Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Make Glaze Whisk powdered sugar and cherry juice until smooth. Stir in chopped cherries and cherry extract.
- Glaze Doughnuts Spoon glaze over cooled doughnuts and let it drip down the sides. Add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
These chocolate-cherry baked doughnuts are the perfect balance of rich cocoa flavor and fruity sweetness. Since they’re baked, not fried, they make a lighter indulgence you can enjoy anytime—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: chocolate doughnuts, cherry glazed doughnuts, baked doughnuts with chocolate, cherry chocolate doughnuts