Chocolate Blackout Doughnuts

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these rich and decadent Chocolate Blackout Doughnuts. These deep-fried doughnuts are generously coated in a luscious chocolate glaze, making them a chocolate lover's dream come true.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup hot water
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Combine flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl

Combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl

After adding the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, thoroughly mix them together

Add the semisweet chocolate chips and stir

When the batter is smooth, add hot water and stir

Preheat oil to 350F 175C in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot

Doughnut batter should be dropped by spoonfuls into the heated oil and fried for two to three minutes on each side, or until golden brown

After taking the doughnuts out of the oil, drain any excess oil by placing them on paper towels

To make the chocolate glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a small pinch of salt in a separate bowl

To ensure even coating, dip each doughnut into the glaze

Let any extra glaze run off

Before serving, let the glaze settle for a few minutes

Savor your Blackout Chocolate Doughnuts!