Brownie Batter Cream Filling

Jun 30, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Frostings fillings toppings Origin: Ugandan Vanilla: Extract Easy

Filled doughnut cut open to show brownie batter cream filling

A rich, pipeable brownie batter cream filling for doughnuts. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 1/2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Prep 15 min

Cook —

Total 15 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

Diet —

Ingredients

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doughnuts

½ cup (114.0 g)unsalted butter, softened
1.0 cup (120.0 g)confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup (28.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup (30.0 g)heat-treated all-purpose flour, see tip
3.0 tbsp (45.0 ml)whole milk
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Beat the butter until creamy, about 1 minute.
Add the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt and beat on low speed until combined.
Beat in the milk and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Spoon the filling into a piping bag fitted with a long filling tip. Poke a small hole in the side of each cooled doughnut and pipe in about 2 tablespoons, until the doughnut feels heavy.

Tips

To heat-treat flour, microwave it in 30-second bursts, stirring, until it reaches 165°F; cool before using. Raw flour isn't safe to eat.
Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate the filling, covered, for up to 3 days. Serve filled doughnuts the same day and keep them chilled.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make brownie batter cream filling?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep. It makes about 2 1/2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

How should I store brownie batter cream filling?

Refrigerate the filling, covered, for up to 3 days. Serve filled doughnuts the same day and keep them chilled.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A rich, pipeable brownie batter cream filling for doughnuts. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 1/2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

125 Calories / serving

8.2g Fat

13.5g Carbs

0.9g Protein

10.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1500 cal · 98g fat · 162g carbs · 11g protein · 121g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 125 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 24 min·1.4 mi·~2800 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 17 min·0.9 mi·~1700 steps
Moderate cycling 13 min·2.6 mi
Swimming laps 18 min
Jogging 12 min·1.0 mi·~1900 steps
Stair climbing 12 min·~1100 steps
Dancing 20 min
Bodyweight circuit training 13 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 29 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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