Hi friends! So these donuts. Oh maaaaaan!!! Let’s just say this is one of those recipes that after one bite I knew I needed to share – like, immediately. So without further ado – let’s donut! Pina Colada style 😉
These Pina Colada donuts are easy to make, and crazy delicious! It’s funny how something SO simple can also be SO kick-you-in-your-pants amazing. These are proof that sort of treat does exist. Life win? I think so.
The base of these Pina Colada themed treats is a baked donut bursting with pineapple/coconut flavor. The baked donut batter is made with coconut oil, coconut milk, crushed pineapple, and a touch of pineapple juice. So bright and vibrant! The coconut milk and oil also guarantee a moist, tender donut. Yes!
Then we make things even sweeter with a coconut buttercream. Coconut buttercream is just dreamy! And it’s seriously simple to make. Just beat together some butter, powdered sugar, and coconut milk and poof: you just made your buttercream. Loves it.
I topped each donut with a cherry, extra pineapple, and a dash of coconut, and I think you should too 😉
It’s the Pina Colada thing to do! Happy donut baking, friends. xoxo
(Baked) Pina Colada Donuts
Ingredients
- Yields 6 baked donuts with buttercream
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple in its juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- *Coconut, maraschino cherries, and chopped pineapple for garish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Generously spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, melted coconut oil, pineapple, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold together until all of the ingredients are well combined.
- Place a large ziplock bag into a cup, then pour the batter into the bag. Snip one corner off the bag, then pipe the batter into the molds. Each donut mold should be about two-thirds full.
- Bake doughnuts for 11 to 13 minutes or until the donuts are firm and spring back slightly when touched. Remove from the oven.
- Allow to rest for five minutes before inverting doughnuts onto a wire rack to cool completely. Allow doughnuts to cool completely (!!!) before icing.
- To make the buttercream -
- In a medium bowl or the body of a stand mixer beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and salt. Add coconut milk and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
- Pour butter cream into a piping bag, or you can just spread it on the donuts with a knife.
- Once donuts are cooled, ice each donut, then top with a cherry, some pineapple, and a dash of coconut. DIG IN!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
Anything that combines and donut and a cocktail is a WIN! Go girl!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I’ve never been a big donut person. But these look fantastic! Even without the icing, they look so moist and delicious. Definitely adding them to my must-try list!
Joanne says
I might have to throw a little bit of rum into the mix for good measure! But WOW do these look good! The perfect way to start the day.
Kathryn says
I do love a cocktail in edible form and these donuts look absolutely stellar.
Tieghan Gerard says
SO fun!! Love the tropical spin and these leave me craving summer! 🙂
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
A pina colada is ALWAYS the first drink I get when I’m on a beach vacation — now I don’t have to wait for the beach to get my pina colada fix!!!
thehautecookie says
omgoodness that looks SO good! xO!
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Aubrey says
I was wondering if this recipe would work with one of the mini donut maker machines, or if it would be too thick.
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
These are absolutely gorgeous! I love baked donuts – these are definitely going to be happening in my kitchen soon 🙂
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
I am all over these donuts. Aren’t baked donuts the best? Mucho deliciousness with half the guilt! I just posted a baked donut recipe yesterday. Yum!