mayan mini chocolate donuts with spicy ganache glaze

Name: Mayan Mini Chocolate Donuts with Spicy Ganache Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened baking cocoa; 2/3 cup(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 - large eggs; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; ## GANACHE; 3/4 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 teaspoon(s) light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) coarse sugar sprinkles, if desired

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Jennifer Fisher

austin, TX

Updated on Apr 12, 2011

I've had so much fun with the mini-donut pan serendipitously acquired during the winter holidays. This South of the Border recipe inspired by the rich, spicy flavors of the ancient Mayan culture is sure to please breakfast pastry fans who love a little punch of heat. Plus, since they're baked, you can almost feel healthy about eating a few!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 8 (3 each)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 - large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
GANACHE
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon coarse sugar sprinkles, if desired

How To Make mayan mini chocolate donuts with spicy ganache glaze

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 F degrees.

Step 2

In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cayenne and salt until well combined.
Step 3

Add eggs, milk, butter and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix together taking care not to over stir.
Step 4

Place the batter into a zip-top food storage bag and snip a small piece off the corner of the bag off and pipe batter into baking spray prepared mini donut pan, filling each mold about half full.
Step 5

Bake at 325 F degree for approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until pulled toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on wire rack.
Step 6

While donuts are cooling, place chocolate chips, cream, butter and corn syrup into a small microwave safe bowl. On high, microwave in 20 second blasts, stirring in between, until mixture is melted. Stir in cinnamon and cayenne until well combined.
Step 7

Dip top half of donuts into glace and return to wire racks to “set” for approximately 5 minutes.
Step 8

If desired, sprinkle each donute with decorator sugar before chocolate ganache sets.
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