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baked banana donuts with chocolate glaze on a yellow plate

Baked Banana Donuts with Dark Chocolate Glaze

4.8 from 12 reviews
  • Author: Sally
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8-9 donuts
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Sweet banana donuts, baked not fried, then covered in a rich dark chocolate glaze.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) melted butter, slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 medium banana)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) buttermilk or whole milk

Dark Chocolate Glaze

  • 1/2 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet works too)
  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons light corn syrup*
  • 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a donut pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. Make the donuts: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Set aside. Whisk the egg and brown sugar together in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in the butter, mashed banana, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth and combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Spoon the batter into the donut cavities—I highly recommend using a large zipped-top bag for ease. Cut a corner off the bottom of the bag and pipe the batter into each donut cup, filling 2 ∕ 3 –3 ∕ 4 of the way full. (See the photo in my chocolate frosted donuts post for a visual.)
  4. Bake for 9–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool for about two minutes and transfer to a wire rack set on a large piece of parchment paper or on a large baking sheet. Bake the remaining donut batter (there is usually enough batter for 2-3 more donuts) and once baked, transfer to the wire rack. Allow donuts to cool down until you can handle them.
  5. Make the glaze: Place the chocolate chips, butter, corn syrup, and water in a medium bowl. Melt in 20 second increments in the microwave, stirring after each time, until completely melted and smooth. Dip the tops of the donuts into the chocolate glaze.
  6. Donuts taste best eaten the same day, though they may be covered tightly and stored at room temperature for 2 days.

Notes

  1. Freezing Instructions: You can freeze the unglazed donuts for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, warm up to your liking in the microwave, and top with glaze.
  2. Special Tools (affiliate links): Donut Pan | Glass Mixing Bowl | Whisk | Cooling Rack | Parchment Paper or Baking Sheet
  3. Milk: For best taste and texture, use buttermilk or whole milk. You can use lower fat or nondairy milk in a pinch, but the donuts won’t taste as moist or rich.
  4. Muffins: You can make this recipe into 8-10 muffins using a muffin pan. Bake at the same temperature for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
  5. Corn Syrup: The 2 teaspoons of corn syrup makes the glaze unbelievably smooth, shiny, and silky. If desired, you can leave it out without making any other changes.