Caramel Pecan Brownie Donuts Recipe
Caramel Pecan Brownie Donuts combine the fudgy richness of brownies with sweet caramel icing and crunchy pecans for a special treat any time of day.
Servings: 10 donuts
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons caramel sauce
- 4 Tablespoons heavy cream
- chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray 10 cavities of a 12-count donut pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and baking powder to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the butter to a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until fully melted, about 40 seconds.
- Add the chocolate chips to the hot butter and stir until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Add the chocolate mixture and eggs to the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan.
- Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into one of the donuts comes out clean.
- Remove the donuts carefully from the donut pan and place them on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Add the powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and heavy cream to a small mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
- Spread the icing over the tops of the donuts, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Top the donuts with chopped pecans.
Notes
Store the donuts covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg