Chocolate Baked Doughnuts

Doughnuts

2 cup flour

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp milk

2 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp butter, melted

Frosting:

1 Tbsp heavy cream

1 Tbsp milk

1/4 cup butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp corn syrup

1 oz bittersweet chocolate

1 oz semi sweet chocolate morsels

1 1/4 cup powdered sugar

For the donuts, mix dry ingredients in bowl. 

Beat in the eggs, milk, vanilla and butter. 

Beat until well blended.

Spray donut pan with cooking spray. 

Fill each donut cup about 3/4 full.

Fills about 8-10 donuts.

Bake donuts in 325 degree oven for about 10 minutes. 

Allow to cool slightly, remove from pan.

While cooling, make chocolate glaze. 

In small saucepan on medium low heat, mix together the cream, milk, butter, vanilla and corn syrup. 

When butter is completely melted, turn heat to low and add in the chocolate.

Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar.

Dip each donut into the glaze, allow to cool. (optional- sprinkle with toppings). 

Allow chocolate to set (about 15 minutes).

Happy Cooking!

Death by Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup smooth applesauce 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (regular pastry flour works too, or use all-purpose flour)

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 large zucchini)

1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips 

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees, with a rack in the center of the oven.

Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper allowing the edges to drape over the pan for easy removal. 

Lightly spray the parchment with cooking spray and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, sugar, applesauce (or butter or oil if using), zucchini and salt until combined.

Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cardamom.  Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and stir just to combine.

Add the chocolate chips and mix to incorporate.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.  Bake the brownies at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out relatively clean.

Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing.

Happy Cooking!