Baked Mocha Doughnuts
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 doughnuts
Ingredients:
For the Doughnuts:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/3 cup milk (buttermilk preferred, or 1%, 2%, or whole)
1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tsp instant coffee powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 tbsp packed light brown sugar
For the Chocolate Dip:
1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp cream (heavy cream, whipping cream, or half-and-half) 
1 tbsp corn syrup
Chocolate sprinkles for decorating (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 6-cavity doughnut pan with non-stick spray.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, milk, yogurt/sour cream, instant coffee powder, vanilla extract, and packed brown sugar. Ensure the coffee powder is dissolved and no clumps remain.
Combine Mixtures: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon or spatula. Give the batter a quick whisk to ensure everything is well combined.
Fill Doughnut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. This should yield 6-8 doughnuts.
Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the doughnuts feel slightly firm to the touch. Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Prepare the Chocolate Dip:
Melt Ingredients: In a double boiler, melt together the chocolate chips, butter, cream, and corn syrup over low heat, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, melt in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each. Once melted, whisk until smooth.
Dip Doughnuts: Dip the tops of each doughnut in the chocolate glaze and, if desired, decorate with chocolate sprinkles.
These mocha-flavored doughnuts are perfect for a sweet caffeine kick! 
