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    Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts

    04/05/2018 by thebakingexplorer 20 Comments

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    Baked donuts are so fun and easy to make, and these Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts are one of the yummiest flavour combinations! They feature a moist chocolate orange sponge, dipped in chocolate orange ganache, drizzled with orange coloured white chocolate and of course a piece of Terry's Chocolate Orange on top. They are fruity, sweet and so delicious!

    Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts

    Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

    • Make sure your ingredients, particularly the eggs, are at room temperature before you start baking.
    • You can use a different type of oil besides vegetable oil. I'd recommend one that doesn't have a strong flavour, canola and sunflower oil would both work well.
    • If you can't get hold of orange extract (it is sold in most supermarkets and online) you can use the zest of one orange in the donuts instead.
    • For the best results use a professional grade food colouring to colour the white chocolate. These types of food colouring provide excellent colour results, they are also easily available for purchase online. My favourite brands are Pro Gel and Sugarflair. Other good quality brands are Colour Mill and Americolor.
    • If you don't want to make the ganache, you can simply dip the donuts in melted dark or milk chocolate instead.
    • The donut batter is very wet, so I recommend using a piping bag or a jug to pour it into the tin.
    • You will need a 12 hole donut pan (or two 6 hole donut pans) to make this recipe. Check the recommend equipment section for a link to the one I use.
    • Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
    • For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

    For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

    How to make Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts

    In a mixing bowl, combine the self raising flour, caster sugar and cocoa powder. In a large jug or another mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, orange extract, and eggs. Then pour the wet mixture into the dry, and whisk to combine.

    Put the batter into a jug or piping bag, and then divide the batter between the donut pan(s). Bake for 12 minutes, then remove them from the tin and leave them to cool on a rack.

    Make the ganache by putting the dark chocolate, double cream and butter into a bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds, stir, then microwaves in 10 second blasts, stirring between each one until the chocolate is fully melted. Then add the orange extract and stir it in. Dip the rounded side of the donuts into the ganache, then place on a rack or some baking paper to set. Drizzle on the orange coloured white chocolate while the ganache is still wet, then add a piece of Terry's chocolate orange on top of each donut. Plus some sprinkles if you like. Leave to set.

    Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts

    Do you need a donut tin to make this recipe?

    The simple answer is yes! I highly recommend investing in a donut tin* (or two!), they are not expensive and they’re easy to obtain from Amazon, plus there are so many yummy baked donut recipes on my website that you’ll be able to make with them!

    Can you make the donuts with plain/all purpose flour?

    Self raising flour, which is very commonly used in the UK where I am based, already contains a raising agent and a little salt too. Therefore if you want to swap it for plain or all purpose flour, you will need to add some additional baking powder and also a little salt if you like. Some people like to add salt to cake recipes and some don't, so I'll leave that up to you as it won't affect the bake. The general advice is to add 2 teaspoons baking powder (a measuring teaspoon, not the kind you stir your coffee with) per every 200g plain or all purpose flour. So for this recipe you'd need to add 2 teaspoons baking powder. Please note, I have not tested this recipe using plain or all purpose flour.

    How long do baked donuts last for and can they be frozen?

    Although baked donuts will last for a few days if stored in an airtight container in a cool place, they are best the day they're made. You can freeze the donuts, either decorated or not. Wrap them up well, with a small square of baking paper between each donut so they don't stick together, and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts

    Can the donuts be made gluten or dairy free?

    Yes, to make these donuts gluten free, replace the self raising flour with a gluten free self raising flour blend. If you only have a gluten free plain flour blend, you will need to add baking powder. The general advice is to add 2 tsp baking powder per 200g flour, so for this recipe you'd need to add 2 teaspoons baking powder. You may also like to add ¼ tsp xanthan gum for better texture. Terry's Chocolate Orange is not fully gluten free as it is processed on shared equipment, therefore you may also need to swap this out for a gluten free alternative. The donuts can easily be made dairy free by using a plant based milk. Make sure to also grease the donut tins with a dairy free butter. For the ganache, use dairy free alternatives. Please check the labels of everything you use if serving to someone with an allergy or intolerance.

    How do you remove the donuts from the tin?

    I use a spoon to gently loosen them around the edges and prise them out of the tin. If you are using a non stick tin and you have greased it well with butter, then they should just pop out with ease.

    Do you need an electric mixer to make this recipe?

    No, I actually never use an electric mixer to make this recipe as it's so quick and easy to do by hand. The dry ingredients and wet ingredients can be quickly combined with a hand whisk, and it is better to do it this way to avoid over mixing.

    More tips for making the Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts:

    • If the ganache is too thick, you can add vegetable oil to loosen it.
    • If you don't want to make a ganache, you can dip the donuts in 250g of melted milk or dark chocolate.
    Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts

    Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions about this recipe, or if something went wrong and you need help, please use the comment form below and I will get back to you. You can also get in touch with me on my Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I'd love to hear from you!

    Recommended equipment & ingredients*

    • Mixing bowls
    • Donut tin
    • Cooling rack
    • Whisk
    • Kitchen scales
    • Piping bags
    • Measuring spoons
    • Terry's Chocolate Orange
    • Orange food colouring
    • Orange extract
    • Dark chocolate

    *I earn a small amount of money if you buy the products after clicking on the links. You will not be charged anything extra for this. Thank you for supporting The Baking Explorer!

    Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts

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    Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts

    Chocolate Orange Baked Donuts

    Chocolate orange baked douts with chocolate orange ganache
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: Donut
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Decorating time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 2 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the donuts

    • 200 g Self raising flour
    • 25 g Cocoa powder
    • 175 g Caster sugar
    • 30 ml Vegetable oil
    • 175 ml Milk cow's or plant milk will both work
    • 2 Eggs large
    • 1 tsp Orange extract or the zest of 1 orange
    • Butter or baking spread for greasing

    For the ganache

    • 125 g Dark chocolate chopped up
    • 100 ml Double cream
    • 15 g Butter
    • ½ tsp Orange extract

    For decoration

    • 50 g White chocolate melted
    • Orange food colouring
    • 12 Terry's Chocolate Orange segments
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/350F/Gas Mark 4 and grease two 6-hole donut tins (or one 12-hole tin) with the butter
    • Put the self raising flour, caster sugar and cocoa powder into a mixing bowl and stir together
    • In a large jug, or another mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, orange extract and eggs
    • Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture, and whisk gently to combine into a batter
    • Divide the batter between the trays. You can put the batter into a piping bag or a jug to make it a bit neater to dispense into the trays, but you can do it with a spoon too
    • Bake them for 12 minutes, then remove them from the tin (I use a spoon to prise them out) and leave to cool on a rack
    • Make the ganache by putting the double cream, dark chocolate and butter into a microwave safe bowl. Blast it on high for 20 seconds, then stir. Blast in 10 second goes, sittring between each one, until it is smooth and glossy. You can also use a bain marie. Then add the orange extract and stir in
    • Set the donuts onto a rack or directly onto some baking paper. Dip the more rounded side of them into the ganache, then place back onto the paper/rack
    • Melt the white chocolate, then add the orange food colouring until a bright orange shade is achieved. Pipe or drizzle it over the donuts, then stick on a Terry's Chocolate Orange segment while the glaze is still wet. You can add sprinkles too if you like. Leave to set, or dig straight in!
    • Store leftover in an airtight container and eat within 3-4 days
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

    Notes

    • Make sure your ingredients, particularly the eggs, are at room temperature before you start baking.
    • You can use a different type of oil besides vegetable oil. I'd recommend one that doesn't have a strong flavour, canola and sunflower oil would both work well.
    • If you can't get hold of orange extract (it is sold in most supermarkets and online) you can use the zest of one orange in the donuts instead.
    • For the best results use a professional grade food colouring to colour the white chocolate. These types of food colouring provide excellent colour results, they are also easily available for purchase online. My favourite brands are Pro Gel and Sugarflair. Other good quality brands are Colour Mill and Americolor.
    • If you don't want to make the ganache, you can simply dip the donuts in melted dark or milk chocolate instead.
    • The donut batter is very wet, so I recommend using a piping bag or a jug to pour it into the tin.
    • You will need a 12 hole donut pan (or two 6 hole donut pans) to make this recipe. Check the recommend equipment section for a link to the one I use.
    • Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
    • For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

    If you like this, check out more of my Donut recipes!

    NB. This post is NOT in anyway sponsored by Terry's - I just love their product!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Antonia

      May 06, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      One of my all time favorite flavor combinations! These look amazing! Thank you for sharing your tasty creation with us, over at Fiesta Friday!

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        May 19, 2018 at 6:13 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
        • Avril Heron

          March 26, 2021 at 7:36 pm

          Hi I stumbled across your page and I'm loving it can you use ordinary milk to make these orange donuts loving your recipes 😋

          Reply
          • thebakingexplorer

            March 26, 2021 at 9:13 pm

            Hi Avril, you can use any milk to make the donuts - cow's milk, oat milk, almond milk etc. I hope you enjoy them, let me know!

            Reply
    2. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder

      May 06, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      Chocolate orange is definitely one of the tastiest flavour combinations known to man 🙂 Your donuts look amazing Kat and I could definitely do with one or two now after cliff top walking in sunny Eastbourne today. Perfect treat for all the physical exertion 🙂 Thanks for sharing with #BakingCrumbs 🙂 x

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        May 23, 2018 at 12:13 am

        I agree Jo, and thank you!

        Reply
    3. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook

      May 07, 2018 at 6:36 am

      I haven't seen Terry in such a long time and your donuts make me miss the amazing chocolate. I love the combination of chocolate and orange - I hope you could send me some, Kat. 😀 Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        May 23, 2018 at 12:15 am

        It's such a fab combo Jhuls, I hope you get hold of some Terry's soon!

        Reply
    4. jenny paulin

      May 08, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      These are so pretty to look at and so tempting too. I saw these over the weekend on IG with my limited wifi (was camping) and did a little oooooh to myself!
      thank you for sharing with #Bakeoftheweek x

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        May 23, 2018 at 12:17 am

        Ah thank you so much Jenny!

        Reply
    5. Amanda

      May 09, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      I'm in love with that drizzle! And the little slice of chocolate, perfection! xo

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        May 23, 2018 at 12:21 am

        Thanks Amanda!

        Reply
    6. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      May 10, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      I absolutely love chocolate and orange and have made a variation of these myself before. Love the idea of the orange extract and your stripy frosting.

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        May 23, 2018 at 12:22 am

        Thanks Cat, choc orange is so good!!

        Reply
    7. Carole from Carole's Chatter

      May 10, 2018 at 9:25 pm

      These are so pretty! Please share this with the Food on Friday crowd over at Carole's Chatter. Cheers

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        May 23, 2018 at 12:16 am

        I've shared them Carole, thanks for the invite!

        Reply
    8. Kate - gluten free alchemist

      May 14, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      I can see why they were gone in a flash! I'd have been at the front of the queue..... delicious! x

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        May 23, 2018 at 12:22 am

        Ah thanks Kate!

        Reply
    9. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain

      May 15, 2018 at 11:06 am

      I'm so glad you've now added chocolate orange combo to your donut recipes Kat - it's one of m favourite flavour combos - such a yummy classic. They look so good too with that yummy orange icing zig-zagged across the top 🙂 Thankyou for sharing with #BakingCrumbs Kat,
      Angela x

      Reply
      • Kat (The Baking Explorer)

        May 23, 2018 at 12:23 am

        Thanks Angela! I have so many more donuts ideas to come!

        Reply

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