I love creating sweet treats at home, and baked donuts filled with Nutella (video) rank high on my list of favorites. They taste indulgent, yet they come together with simple steps. Unlike fried donuts, these baked ones feel lighter but still deliver the soft, pillowy texture everyone craves. The Nutella center adds rich, chocolate-hazelnut flavor that makes every bite unforgettable.
When I prepare these donuts, my kitchen fills with the warm aroma of freshly baked dough, and I feel excited before I even taste one. I start by making a yeast-based dough that needs time to rise. That rise gives the donuts their fluffy, airy texture. After shaping the dough into rounds, I let them rest again so they puff up beautifully in the oven. Patience matters, but the results reward me every single time.
Once the donuts bake until golden, I let them cool slightly, then I pipe Nutella into the center of each one. The fun part comes when I see the filling ooze out with the first bite. My kids call it “the surprise inside,” and they always race to grab one before the tray empties. Sometimes I dust the tops with powdered sugar, and other times I brush them with melted butter and roll them in cinnamon sugar for extra flavor.
These Baked Donuts Filled with Nutella (video) work perfectly for weekend breakfasts, family gatherings, or holiday mornings when everyone wants something special. I love serving them warm with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Each donut feels like a little bakery treat made right in my own kitchen.
The best part about this recipe lies in its flexibility. You can swap Nutella with jam, custard, or peanut butter if you want variety. Still, the Nutella version remains the most requested in my house. Every bite combines soft bread with creamy filling, and nothing beats that harmony.
Baked donuts filled with Nutella bring joy to both kids and adults. They taste indulgent, look impressive, and remind me that homemade desserts always win hearts. Once you try them, you will bake them again and again.
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Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 60 g ¼ cup melted butter
- For the filling & coating:
- 4 tablespoons Nutella or more, as desired
- ½ cup 100 g melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or large mixing bowl), whisk together the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Add the eggs and vanilla, then pour in the warm milk and melted butter. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together, then knead for about 8–10 minutes until it feels smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky.
- Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest at room temperature for about 45 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough to just under ½ inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out donuts, re-rolling scraps as needed. Transfer the rounds to the prepared baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise again for 45 minutes, until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) with the rack in the center. Bake the donuts for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown.
- Allow the donuts to cool slightly. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep slit into the side of each donut. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a round tip with Nutella and pipe generously into the center of each donut.
- Brush each donut with melted butter, then roll in sugar until lightly coated. Serve warm for the ultimate treat.
