There’s a moment of pure, unadulterated joy that happens when you bite into a perfect donut – that split second when your teeth break through the slightly crisp exterior and sink into pillowy, sweet ...

cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 squares bitter chocolate 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1½ cups sweet milk 2 egg whites ...