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Glazed Chocolate Donut Muffins

Published: Mar 8, 2013 · Modified: Jul 4, 2019 by Anna 49 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Glazed Chocolate Donut Muffins - perfect treat when you want a donut and a muffin in the same time! The chocolate glaze is crazy good!

Side close up shot of chocolate glazed donut muffin on cooling rack.

GLAZED CHOCOLATE DONUT MUFFINS

Donut muffins are one of my favorite muffins to bake! They are delicious, have high tops, perfect for decorating with glaze and sprinkles and you can make them in any flavor you like. We love the Glazed Vanilla Donuts and the Spiced Donut Muffins with a peanut butter glaze. So good! This chocolate version is so far our favorite. The chocolate glaze is finger-licking-good!

Chocolate Glazed Donut Muffins on a rack.

DO THEY TASTE LIKE BAKED DONUTS?

These muffins taste just like baked donuts. I love the tops! High and cracked! The glaze is super simple to make and (just a warning) you will find yourself (or your kids) with fingers in the bowl, stealing some straight into your mouth!

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So next time you are craving donuts and don't want to make a yeast dough and fry it or don't have a donut pan, try these donut muffins! You will love them!

MORE DONUT MUFFINS RECIPES:

Glazed Vanilla Donut Muffins

Spice Donut Muffins with Peanut Butter Glaze

Cinnamon Sugar Mini Donut Muffins

GLAZED CHOCOLATE DONUT MUFFINS RECIPE:

Chocolate Glazed Donut Muffins on a rack.

Glazed Chocolate Donut Muffins

Author: Anna
The perfect treat when you want a donut and a muffin at the same time! The chocolate glaze is crazy good!
4.93 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 muffins
Calories 298 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

!for donuts:

  • ½ c vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ c granulated sugar
  • ⅓ c packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ c unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 c milk

!for the glaze:

  • ¼ c unsalted butter
  • ¼ c milk
  • 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 2 c powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Grease muffins tin (cavities and the top). Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, soda and salt). Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, mix together oil and both sugars. Mix for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  • Add eggs, one at a time and mix well.
  • Add vanilla and mix again.
  • With mixer on low speed, mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk.
  • Pour into muffin pan, filling each cavity ¾ full.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of each muffin comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 3 minutes, then transfer onto a wire rack and cool completely before glazing.

!For the glaze:

  • In a medium saucepan, cook butter, milk, cocoa and corn syrup until it starts to boil. Remove from heat. Sift powdered sugar over the cocoa mixture. Whisk in until smooth. Add vanilla and whisk again.
  • Dip each donut muffin top down into the glaze. Set on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to catch the drips. Let sit for few minutes and then add sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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  1. Janet says

    January 18, 2023 at 5:52 pm

    5 stars
    My grandchildren love helping me make these. They’re very good! I thought I’d try substituting applesauce for the oil but it was a ‘No-Go’. They came out dry. Thanks for a keeper recipe. The glaze is the absolute best!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      January 24, 2023 at 9:57 pm

      I absolutely love that you make the donuts with your grandchildren, Janet! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Sherry says

    March 27, 2022 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    These muffins are to die for!! So moist and delicious. Better than any store bought cake donut I’ve ever had. These have become one of my grandchildren’s favorite breakfast items (especially with sprinkles)!

    Reply
  3. Judy White says

    June 21, 2019 at 8:01 am

    Will these still be delicious if I make them the night before? Need something for my son to take to work at 5:30 am. If so, how should I store them? Will the glaze get funny overnight?

    Thanks
    Judy

    Reply
    • Anna says

      June 21, 2019 at 10:25 pm

      Hi Judy! The muffins should be just fine made a day ahead. Place them on a cake stand with a cover or in a container with lid and store on the counter or in the fridge. The glaze should be just fine although it might not be as shiny. I hope this helps!

      Reply
  4. Faye says

    May 09, 2013 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    This muffin recipe can save lives!

    Reply
  5. melissaclark907 says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:54 am

    5 stars
    These look delicious! Did you use a mini muffin pan or regular size pan?

    Reply
  6. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

    March 11, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    5 stars
    I shared a double chocolate baked donut recipe this week too - great minds think alike! 🙂 These look delicious and so easy!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 12, 2013 at 10:32 am

      Ooo, gotta check them out! Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply
  7. aimee @ shugarysweets says

    March 11, 2013 at 6:37 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness these are gorgeous! I love them. I want them. Today 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 12, 2013 at 10:32 am

      You got it, Aimee! 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Meg says

    March 09, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    These look great! What temp do they bake?

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 12, 2013 at 10:31 am

      Hi Meg! It should be 425 degrees F. Thanks for catching that!

      Reply
  9. curryandcomfort says

    March 09, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    I can't find one thing wrong with these muffins... chocolate... chocolate.. and more chocolate. Talk about wishing I could pull one out of the screen. 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 09, 2013 at 3:45 pm

      Oh how I wish I could share these with you! 🙂 Thanks, my friend!

      Reply
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