Indulge in Decadent Chocolate-Peppermint Cake Donuts: A Mouth-Watering Recipe with Sweet Glaze and Crushed Peppermint Topping

Ingredients

Donuts:

• Frying oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping and Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup bittersweet cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon peppermint oil
• 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies (or to taste)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray 16 cavities of a 20-cup donut pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to create the donut batter. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
3. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe it into the prepared donut pan.
4. Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool while you make the glaze.
5. To make the glaze, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Pour the milk mixture into the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth and shiny.
6. Dip the top of each donut into the glaze and return them to the wire rack. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of crushed peppermint candies over the wet glaze. Let the glaze harden for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.