These Peppermint Mocha Donuts are holiday perfection! With a rich chocolate cake donut infused with coffee, with a chocolate peppermint glaze and sprinkled with crushed candy canes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray. You can also dust with flour as well, to further prevent sticking, though your donuts might have a white residue if you use too much.
In a large bowl - whisk together flour, espresso powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, both sugars and salt.
In a small bowl - whisk together yogurt, egg, milk and vanilla until smooth. Add in the melted butter once slightly cooled.
Combine the wet ingredients into the dry and fold until fully combined. Do not over-mix the batter.
Scoop the batter a piping bag or a decorating tool. Pipe the batter into the wells of the prepared donut pan.
Bake for 9-10 minutes, until they are set and bounce back when gently pressed.
Allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then cool for another 5 minutes on a cooling rack.
Prepare the Glaze:
Add the chocolate chips into a small bowl and microwave for 45 seconds, stirring mid-way. Cover the bowl and allow the chocolate to sit for 3 minutes. Uncover and stir. If not fully melted, warm in increments of 10 seconds until done.
Dip each donut in the glaze and place on the baking sheet.
Top with peppermint candies before moving on to the next one.