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Coconut Glazed Chocolate Donuts Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 18 servings

Description

These Coconut Glazed Chocolate Donuts are moist, rich chocolate donuts made from a simple cake mix. They are topped with a smooth, sweet coconut glaze that adds a delightful tropical twist. Perfect for a quick homemade treat, these donuts are baked to perfection and coated with a luscious glaze and sweet flaked coconut for extra texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Donut Batter

  • 1 (13.25 oz.) box Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake Mix (or other chocolate cake mix)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs (slightly beaten)
  • 3 Tablespoons butter (melted)

Glaze and Topping

  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (or Swerve Powdered Sugar Substitute)
  • 2-3 Tablespoons milk
  • 2 1/2 cups sweetened flake coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare it for baking the donuts.
  2. Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until smooth; the batter will be quite thick.
  3. Prepare the piping bag: Place a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag into a large glass, allowing the edges to hang over the glass. Using a rubber scraper, spoon the batter into the bag until it is about two-thirds full.
  4. Cut the bag tip: Use scissors to cut approximately a 1/2 inch opening from the edge of the bag tip. This will serve as a piping bag to fill the donut pan neatly.
  5. Fill the donut pan: Lightly spray the donut pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pipe the batter into each donut cavity so they are about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  6. Bake the donuts: Place the filled donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 8 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched. Once done, let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
  7. Cool completely: Transfer the donuts to a cooling rack and allow them to cool fully before applying the glaze.
  8. Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with milk, starting with 2 tablespoons and adding more as needed, until the mixture reaches a thin, glaze consistency.
  9. Glaze the donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the glaze, covering the entire surface evenly.
  10. Add the coconut topping: Immediately drop the glazed donut into a bowl of flaked coconut, turning to cover all sides thoroughly.
  11. Set the glaze: Place the coated donuts back on the cooling rack to allow the glaze to set and harden slightly before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute Swerve Powdered Sugar for a lower glycemic index option.
  • Ensure donuts are completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • If you don’t have a piping bag, a zip-top bag with the corner cut will work well for filling the donut pan.
  • Use sweetened flaked coconut for the best flavor and texture contrast in the glaze topping.
  • Donuts are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/coconut-glazed-chocolate-donuts-recipe/