Chocolate Buttercream Donut Cake Recipe
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- 3 eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate-finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Preheat oven to 325 degree. Lightly oil mini donut pan and set aside
- In a medium bowl mix together the butter and sugar until fluffy
- Add eggs, milk, baking powder and vanilla, salt and mix until just combined
- Stir in flour and mix until just incorporated
- Fill the donuts pan about ½ of the way
- Bake for 8-10 minutes
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes and remove donuts from pan
- Repeat with remaining batter
- In a medium bowl combine butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla, heavy cream and salt, beat for 5-7 minutes until light and fluffy
- Add more powdered sugar to thicken and stiffen or more cream to thin frosting if you want
- Arrange a ring of mini donuts around the edge of the 8-inch springform pan and fill in the center with more donuts
- Top this layer of donuts with a thick layer of chocolate buttercream, spreading it out almost to the edge of the cake
- Add another layer of donuts and repeat to alternate layers of chocolate buttercream and donuts until you have three layers of donuts
- Frost the top of the cake with remaining chocolate buttercream
- Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least one hour
- When the topping is set, run a thin knife around the sides and remove the springform pan sides
- In a medium saucepan stir together cream, chocolate and sugar on low heat until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth
- Cool and pour over the cake then sprinkle with sprinkles or any other garnishes if desired
- Serve
You can use an electric mini donut maker or mini muffin pans. If using a mini donut maker, bake for 4-5 minutes
Recipe makes 55-60 mini donuts
Recipe by Yummiest Food Recipes at https://yummiestfood.com/chocolate-buttercream-donut-cake-recipe/
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