Name: Chocolate Donuts With Masala Chai Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 16 Donuts
Cuisine: American

Sunday Table Verified

February 19, 2025

19 Ingredients

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These homemade baked chocolate donuts are so rich and chocolatey and the masala chai glaze adds such a lovely warmth to this dessert! The donuts are perfect for parties, get-togethers, and brunch. The cozy spices in the glaze—like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger—complement the deep cocoa flavor beautifully. They're easy to make, visually stunning, and always a crowd-pleaser!!

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Chocolate Donuts With Masala Chai Glaze

Sunday Table Verified

Ingredients

Donuts

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

Chocolate Donuts

Preheat the oven to 375°F (350°F for sea-level). Brush a donut pan (or muffin tin) with neutral oil or cooking spray.

Whisk together the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a large liquid measuring cup (or small bowl), whisk together the milk, white vinegar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and the egg.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Spoon the batter into a large piping bag (or a plastic bag with the tip cut off).

Pipe the batter into the donut pan about 1/2 way full (don’t go more than halfway, or the batter will rise too much and you won’t get a hole in the center). Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, and then let them cool completely on a rack. Dip each cooled donut halfway into the glaze, letting the excess glaze drip off. Decorate as desired, and let the glaze set completely, about 20 minutes. Serve! Store extras in an air-tight container for up to four days.

Masala Chai Glaze

Place the milk in a liquid measuring cup. Place the tea bags in the milk, and microwave for about 30 seconds, until the milk is hot but not boiling. Let the tea steep for about 10 minutes, and then discard the tea bags.

Stir together the powdered sugar and spices. Add 2 Tbs. of the chai, and whisk together. Keep adding milk until it reaches your desired consistency.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cocoa Powder Pro Tip 🍫
Sift your cocoa powder and dry ingredients together to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, uniform donut batter with no dry pockets.
Chai Glaze Intensity 🍵
Steep chai tea bags in warm milk for 10-15 minutes before making the glaze to intensify the spice profile and create a more robust flavor.
Donut Pan Prep 🥄
Use a piping bag or zip-lock bag with the corner cut off to fill donut molds precisely and avoid messy, uneven surfaces.
Moisture Magic 💧
Add white vinegar to the batter to activate the baking powder and create a lighter, more tender donut texture with enhanced rise.
Glaze Temperature Control 🌡️
Let donuts cool completely before glazing, and ensure the glaze is slightly warm but not hot to achieve a smooth, even coating.

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About the Cook

Sunday Table

I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️