The classic flavor combination of orange and chocolate gets an upgrade with these Tangerine Dark Chocolate Chunk Donuts. Tangerine juice and zest flavor this light and fluffy baked donut that’s studded with dark chocolate chunks. A tangerine spiked mascarpone cheese glaze is then drizzled over the top creating an irresistible morning treat.
Most people have a preference of the type of baked goods they enjoy most, either fruit based or chocolate based. Although I tend to be in the chocolate camp 99% of the time, there’s something about fresh produce that makes me want to combine the two. That’s exactly what happened when a box of fresh Ojai Pixie tangerines landed on my doorstep, in a foot of snow. It was definitely time to bring the bright, sunny flavor of this amazing fruit to the forefront!
Orange and chocolate are such a classic combination that I figured tangerine would pair just as well and was definitely pleased with the end result of my Tangerine Dark Chocolate Chunk Donuts. Tangerine juice and zest flavor this light and fluffy baked donut that’s studded with dark chocolate chunks. A tangerine spiked mascarpone cheese glaze is then drizzled over the top creating an irresistible morning treat.
Melanie Bauer
Yields 12 donuts
15 minPrep Time
10 minCook Time
25 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup tangerine juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon tangerine zest
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons tangerine juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Spray donut pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined.
- Add tangerine juice, milk, eggs, vanilla and butter. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in tangerine zest and chocolate.
- Fill each well of the donut pan about 3/4 full and bake for 10-12 minutes or until donut begins to brown on the bottom. Allow to cool for 2 minutes in the pan before removing to a cooling rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mascarpone, powdered sugar and tangerine juice until combined and drizzling or piping consistency.
- Drizzle glaze over donuts.
A dozen of these donuts definitely didn’t last long on our breakfast table! Instead, our four year old was soon wheeling and dealing with her brother and sister to try to get one of their allotted donuts. What can I say, I don’t blame her! Paired with a glass of milk, these were the perfect start to our weekend.
NOTE: Cleveland and Ohio readers, you can find the Pixie Tangerines that I used in this recipe at your local Heinen’s. Be sure to add them to your grocery list, they are a definite must have!
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The tangerines in this recipe were provided by Melissa’s Produce, no other compensation was received.. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting this sponsor that allows me the opportunity to create content, such as this, for Melanie Makes.
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