Name: Nutella Baked Donuts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 175 g Caster sugar; 175 ml Milk (cow's or plant milk will both work); 30 ml Vegetable oil; 2 Eggs (large); 50 g Nutella; 200 g Self raising flour; 25 g Cocoa powder; 25 g Chopped roasted hazelnuts (optional); 200 g Nutella (warmed); 15 g Chopped roasted hazelnuts (optional)

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I love making (and eating!) baked donuts and these Nutella Baked Donuts are a long overdue addition to my baked donut recipe collection! Baked donuts get their name purely from their shape, which resembles a ring donut. However, they are more like little cakes, but they are extra moist and covered in yummy toppings! Adding Nutella to the mix makes these donuts extra fudgey and almost brownie like in texture. I've then dipped them in melted Nutella... what more do you need to know?!

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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.
I used ready prepared chopped and roasted hazelnuts for this recipe. You can roasted and chop your own too. To roast, place onto a baking tray and put in the oven for 15 minutes at 180C. Every 5 minutes, stir them around on the tray. If they have skins on, take them out of the oven and let them cool, then wrap them in a tea towel and shake them around and the skins will come off. You can then chop them up.
You can use any other brand of chocolate hazelnut spread, it doesn't have to be Nutella. Just be aware if you use a lower sugar brand, the topping won't be as sweet.
For the milk, you can use plant milk or cow's milk. Both will work so you can easily make them dairy free by using plant milk.
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 Nutella Baked Donuts

In a mixing bowl, whisk the caster sugar, milk, eggs, oil and Nutella together.

Then whisk in the cocoa powder and self raising flour, and mix in the hazelnuts.

Put the batter into a piping bag and divide it between the donut tins.

Bake for 12 minutes, then remove them from the tins and leave them to cool. Decorate them by dipping them in melted Nutella and sprinkling on hazelnuts.

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

Do you need a donut pan to make this recipe?

The simple answer is yes! I highly recommend investing in a donut pan (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 blog that you’ll be able to make with them!

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 continer in a cool place, they are best the day they're made. You can freeze the donuts without any of the decoration. Wrap them up well, with a small square of baking paper between each donut, and freeze for up to 3 months.

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.

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. They can easily be made dairy free by using a plant based milk and a dairy free alternative to Nutella. Make sure to also grease the donut tins with a dairy free butter. 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. If you are using an electric mixer, keep it on a low speed and only mix for a short time.

Troubleshooting

My number one tip for getting the best results is to read through this whole page of tips and recommendations before starting, and follow the recipe exactly. 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!

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