Get ready to bewitch your taste buds with the most spook-tacular dessert this Halloween season! These Chocolate Glazed Black Cat Doughnuts are not just a treat – they're an edible work of art that will make your guests' jaws drop and their sweet tooth tingle with excitement. Imagine sinking your teeth into a rich, chocolatey doughnut adorned with mysterious cat eyes, perfect for adding a touch of playful magic to your Halloween celebrations. Whether you're hosting a monster mash or just craving a delightfully dark dessert, these doughnuts are about to become your new seasonal obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Halloween
Serves: 8 doughnuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate glaze
- Edible eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a non-stick doughnut pan with cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps eliminate any lumps and ensures even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and egg until well combined and smooth. The buttermilk will help create a tender and moist doughnut texture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the doughnuts tough.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-lock bag with the corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the doughnut comes out clean. The doughnuts should spring back when lightly touched.
- Remove from the oven and let the doughnuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the chocolate glaze, melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Dip each cooled doughnut into the chocolate glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack and immediately decorate with edible eyes to create a cat-like appearance.
- For a Halloween theme, you can use black food coloring in the glaze or sprinkle with black sugar to enhance the black cat design.
- Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Tips
- Ingredient Temperature Matters: Ensure your buttermilk and egg are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Don't Overmix: Stir the batter just until ingredients are combined to keep your doughnuts tender and light.
- Piping Technique: Use a piping bag or zip-lock bag for neat, even doughnut filling. Cut a clean, medium-sized corner for best results.
- Glaze Pro Tip: Microwave chocolate in short intervals and stir between each to prevent burning.
- Decoration Hack: Have your edible eyes ready before glazing so you can place them immediately while the chocolate is still wet.
- Storage Wisdom: These doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Halloween Variation: Experiment with black food coloring or black sugar for an extra spooky effect!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg
