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Brooklyn Blackout Chocolate Doughnut

CookFlare Recipes
A decadent, NYC-inspired chocolate doughnut featuring a rich chocolate glaze and chocolate crumb topping, paying homage to the famous Brooklyn Blackout cake.
Prep Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 doughnuts
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • cup cocoa powder (added to base dough)
  • cups chocolate glaze (2 cups powdered sugar, ½ cup cocoa powder, 3-4 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract)
  • Chocolate pudding filling (2 cups milk, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract)
  • Chocolate cookie crumbs for topping

Instructions
 

  • Add cocoa powder to the base dough during mixing.
  • Don’t cut holes in the doughnuts (these will be filled).
  • After frying and cooling, fill with chocolate pudding using a piping bag.
  • Dip tops in chocolate glaze and sprinkle with cookie crumbs.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for best flavor.
  • Allow doughnuts to cool slightly before glazing for a glossy finish.
  • Chocolate crumbs can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container.
  • For extra indulgence, fill with chocolate pastry cream before glazing.