Chocolate Donut

The chocolate donut is a classic that delights both adults and children with its softness and rich flavor. Here is the recipe for a simple chocolate donut:

Ingredients

• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 200 g of sugar
• 100 g of soft butter or vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 100 ml of milk
• 50 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the soft butter or vegetable oil to the mixture and continue mixing with an electric mixer.
4. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the milk, and fold gently until you get a smooth and homogeneous batter.
6. Butter and flour a donut pan (or use non-stick spray if you prefer).
7. Pour the batter into the pan and level the surface.
8. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center of the donut comes out clean.
9. Remove the donut from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
10. Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar to decorate.

Curiosity

The chocolate donut, despite its simplicity, allows for numerous variations. A popular Italian twist is to replace part of the milk with cold espresso to give it a strong coffee aroma that pairs well with chocolate. Additionally, you can enrich the batter with chocolate chips or chopped dried fruit (such as walnuts or almonds) to add crunchiness and flavor.