Chocolate Cinnamon Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare the Cocoa Glaze by combining all the ingredients and stirring until smooth.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Gradually beat the sugar into the egg using a large bowl.
4. 4
   Beat until thick and lemony.
5. 5
   Stir in the softened butter and the vanilla.
6. 6
   Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in another bowl.
7. 7
   Stir into the egg mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
8. 8
   Chill about 2 hours.
9. 9
   The dough should still be slightly sticky.
10. 10
    Preheat the oil in the deep fryer.
11. 11
    Roll out the dough in batches to a thickness of 1/2-inch on a lightly floured board.
12. 12
    Keep the remaining dough chilled.
13. 13
    Cut using a floured doughnut cutter.
14. 14
    Repeat until all the doughnuts have been cut out.
15. 15
    Deep fry for about 2 minutes.
16. 16
    Drain.
17. 17
    Dip the tops of the still warm doughnuts in the Cocoa Glaze.