To say I’m anything less than OBSESSED with these fudgy, rich, absolutely amazing chocolate coconut cake doughnuts would be a lie! I’m just so utterly into them. It’s almost ridiculous. The fact that they’re vegan and gluten free is just extra gravy on the awesome train.
I made these on the fly Wednesday morning, and I kid you not, they were gone by noon! And there’s only two of us here…! They were just that good. Or actually, I should say, that addicting! My boyfriend muttered the word “dreamy” while inhaling his third (in a row!), and he didn’t even know they were diet-ish doughnuts! Such a win in my book. Plus, how often do you hear a dude call something dreamy?!
This is 100% a recipe we will be making over, and over, and over again! If you’re a lover of rich, gooey chocolate cake, and have a soft spot for a kiss of coconut, I think you’re going to LOVE these!
P.S. Even if you’re not too coconut crazy, these may still get ya! My guy isn’t too nuts for it, but like I said, inhaled these babies! The chocolate is the real star of this doughnut show 😉
(Vegan & Gluten Free!) Chocolate Coconut Cake Doughnuts – Baker by Nature
Makes 6 baked doughnuts
Ingredients:
1 cup bob’s red mill gf all purpose baking flour
3/4 teaspoon xanthan Gum
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
3 tablespoons coconut oil, at room temperature
6 tablespoons coconut milk
1/2 cup shredded coconut, lightly toasted
For the chocolate glaze:
4 ounces vegan chocolate, chopped (please make sure the chocolate is GF is this is an issue for you!)
1/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
Instructions:Â
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spread coconut on a large baking sheet and toast for 5 -6 minutes, or until golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
Lightly grease a doughnut pan; set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl whisk together the wet ingredients, then gently pour them into the dry ones. Fold ingredients together until just combined.
Spoon mixture into prepared doughnut pan, and bake for 13 – 15 minutes, or until the doughnuts spring back when lightly pressed. Allow doughnuts to cool a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a doughnut pan to cool completely.
While your doughnuts are cooling, make your glaze!
In a small saucepan heat coconut milk just until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and whisk in chopped chocolate, stirring until completely smooth. Whisk in confectioners sugar. Dip each cooled doughnut into the warm chocolate topping, then into the toasted coconut.
Let doughnuts rest another 3-4 minutes after dipping, then EAT!
*gf = gluten free ap flour
Kathryn says
I’m definitely a lover of anything that involves the words chocolate + coconut. These look totally totally delicious.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I need these doughnuts in my life!
Lynn says
Wondering if the coconut milk you use is in the can or the box? Just want to clarify before I make this recipe.
bakerbynature says
Hi Lynn! I used coconut milk from a box, but I think a can would also work. Good luck! Let me know how they turn out 🙂
Liz @ I heart vegetables says
Oh my goodness those look amazing!
Grace says
Great recipe! Do you think I could sub something for the applesauce? (apples don’t agree with my stomach)
bakerbynature says
Hi grace! While I’m not 100% sure, I think replacing the apple sauce with the same amount of smashed, very ripe banana could work. It would of course have a stronger banana flavor, but that could be really delicious with the chocolate and coconut. Let me know of you give it a try!
Abbie @ Needs Salt says
Oh my gosh. These look like Mounds bars in the form of a doughnut.
In love.
Pinning!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
Chocolate + coconut….I’m sold!! These look ah-ma-zinggggg!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I need one of these donuts in my belly asap! Swooning.
Tieghan says
It is like you made these for me! Chocolate cake and coconut together is my favorite!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
oh my wooord these look fantastic! I can’t believe they’re vegan and gf too!
bakerbynature says
You should come to Brooklyn and we can have a doughnut party?!?