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Matcha Donuts with Chocolate Glaze and Sprinkles Recipe

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Delight in the vibrant and earthy flavors of Matcha Donuts – a beautifully green, soft, and fluffy treat made with ceremonial or culinary grade matcha powder. These baked donuts combine wholesome ingredients like cake flour, whole milk, and honey with the healthful boost of matcha, finished with a luscious chocolate glaze and colorful sprinkles for a perfect balance of taste and visual appeal. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these donuts are easy to prepare and bake quickly in under 30 minutes.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese-inspired

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • ¾ cup cake flour (fluffed and leveled, or weighed)
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp matcha powder (ceremonial or culinary grade; approximately 6 g)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg (50 g, beaten)
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 Tbsp honey

For the Glaze

  • ¼ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or white chocolate)
  • Sprinkles of your choice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather and weigh all the ingredients accurately using a kitchen scale for best results. If using volume measurements for flour, follow the fluff and sprinkle method to avoid dense batter.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC). If using a convection oven, reduce the temperature by 25ºF (15ºC). Lightly coat your donut pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and matcha powder until well combined and uniform.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: To the same bowl, add the beaten egg, whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and honey. Whisk gently until the batter is just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
  5. Fill Donut Mold: Transfer the batter into a pastry bag fitted with a round tip or use a large Ziploc bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the donut molds, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
  6. Bake Donuts: Place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes. Donuts are done when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and they spring back lightly to the touch.
  7. Cool Donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they don’t become soggy.
  8. Prepare Chocolate Glaze: Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until mostly melted. Mix at room temperature until smooth and fully melted.
  9. Glaze and Decorate: Dip the cooled donuts into the melted chocolate glaze, then immediately add sprinkles of your choice on top for a festive finish.
  10. Store Leftovers: Store any remaining donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.

Notes

  • Use ceremonial-grade matcha for vibrant color and flavor, or culinary-grade for a more budget-friendly option.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and tender.
  • Ensure the donuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • The donuts can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator, but are best enjoyed fresh.
  • You can customize the glaze with white chocolate or other flavored chips as preferred.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, use a muffin tin and adjust baking time as needed.

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