HOT CHOCOLATE CAKE DONUTS
With this recipe, you can satisfy your sweet tooth any time of year. So, get ready to indulge in a chocolate lover's dream with hot chocolate cake donuts.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- ▢1/2 cup real maple syrup or honey
- ▢1/2 cup canned coconut milk or milk of choice
- ▢1/3 cup pumpkin puree plain Greek yogurt or applesauce also work great
- ▢2 large eggs at room temperature
- ▢1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ▢1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- ▢1 cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- ▢3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- ▢2 teaspoons baking powder
- ▢1 teaspoon kosher salt
Hot Chocolate Glaze
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup canned full fat coconut milk heavy cream/whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 6-cup doughnut pan or 12-cup muffin pan with butter or melted coconut oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup, milk, pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract (if using) until combined. Add the whole wheat flour, flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into a zip top bag and snip the corner off. Pipe the batter into each donut cup, filling 1/2-2/3 the way full. Bake 12-15 minutes, until the tops are set. Remove and let cool 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to release, invert the doughnuts onto a cooling rack. Repeat with the remaining batter. If using a muffin pan, fill 2/3 the way full and bake 12-15 minutes.
- To make the hot chocolate glaze. Combine chocolate chips and coconut milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, stirring every 45 seconds, until melted. Stir in the vanilla and coffee powder. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Dip or drizzle the doughnuts in the glaze. Top with chocolate shavings, if desired. Highly recommend eating a few warm…with a rather large mug of hot cocoa
Notes
Storing: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
To Bring Eggs to Room Temperature: Place the eggs in a bowl and fill with warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
To Make Gluten Free: Use an equal amount of your favourite gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour. I recommend Cup4Cup gluten-free flour.
Doughnut Pans: This is the doughnut pan I recommend.
Muffin Pans: This is the exact 12-cup muffin pan that I have.
Mini Muffin Pans: this is the exact 12-cup muffin pan that I have.