Baked Chocolate Donuts with Chocolate Ganache and Sprinkles

INGREDIENTS

Donuts

1 cup

all-purpose flour

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

light brown sugar, packed

heaping 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder

1 tsp

instant espresso coffee granules, optional but recommended

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

salt, optional and to taste

large egg

1/2 cup

buttermilk

1/4 cup

canola or vegetable oil

1 tsp

vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache

1 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips)

1/4 cup

half-and-half or cream

sprinkles, for garnishing