Brandy and Chocolate Donut

The brandy and chocolate donut is a delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of chocolate with the intense aroma of brandy. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 50 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 180 g of sugar
• 100 g of soft butter
• 3 eggs
• 120 ml of milk
• 50 ml of brandy
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (for decorating)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F) and grease a donut mold.
2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the soft butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, continuing to mix until they are well incorporated.
4. Add the sifted flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the milk and brandy, mixing well to get a smooth and lump-free batter.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared mold and level the surface.
6. Bake the donut for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the donut cool in the mold for a few minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Curiosity about the dish: Brandy is a very popular component in pastry for its ability to enhance flavors, especially when paired with chocolate. It’s always best to use a good quality brandy to get the best flavor possible in the dessert. Moreover, the donut can be stored for several days if kept under a glass dome or in an airtight container.

For an even more Italian touch, you can enrich the recipe by adding a handful of pine nuts or chopped toasted hazelnuts into the batter. This will give crunchiness and a unique taste to your donut.