So, I got a donut pan. And let me just preface the rest of this post by saying yes, I do realize it is actually “doughnut” and no, I don’t care that I’m spelling it wrong. Yes, you may call me lazy.
It’s kind of funny because I’d seriously been looking for one for over a year, desperate to make donuts in my oven like the rest of the world and then when I find it and actually bake in it, I realize it’s kind of over-hyped. Hate when that happens.
Don’t get me wrong, these are good. But they’re basically cake in donut form. Donuts should be fried, not baked. So when you fill a mold with batter, stick it in your oven and expect anything remotely resembling Dunkin, you might be slightly disappointed. Sorry to burst anyone’s bubble on that, just keeping it real.
However, I happen to like cake. Chocolate cake with coconut butter vanilla bean icing is even better. So if it happens to be in the shape of a donut, I’m not gonna complain.
They might not stop me from the occasional munchkin order, but they’re fun nonetheless.
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 3 eggs (separated)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut butter, melted to a pourable state
- ¼ of a vanilla bean, scraped
- 1½ tablespoons water
- ½ tablespoon honey
- unsweetened coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
- Separate eggs and combine yolks with remaining wet ingredients.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until combined.
- Beat egg whites with a hand held mixer until light and fluffy.
- Fold egg whites into batter until just combined.
- Pour batter into donut pan.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to cooling rack.
- Combine melted coconut butter with water and honey and stir until fully incorporated.
- Add vanilla bean and stir again.
- Spoon icing onto fully cooled donuts and top with shredded coconut flakes if desired.
- Transfer to refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
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This is pretty much how I feel about my donut pan too. On the other hand, I don’t think I could turn down one of these…
I know about donut pans! I had to get them in all sizes because I wanted a piece of cake shaped like a donut. Silly! However, I do like your recipe!! I love that you use almond flour! That reminds me I need to get some today! Have a great week and I love your recipe!
I agree with your spelling, probably because I’ve spent my entire life in a place with a Dunkin Donuts every 15 feet
seriously? these look heavenly. But I totally imagine the chocolate glazed donuts from DD so I’m a bit disappointed…how do I get me one of those? Oh right…..drive to DD lol.
Oh no you di’in’t!!! I’ve already bookmarked this so I know to make it for Christmas morning. Holler.
I write donut all the time – I don’t care either. I figure if I’m making “REAL” DOUGHnuts with yeast then they can have the longer spelling!
At least they’re healthier than fried donuts! And good.
Also, I didn’t realize that “donut” is the wrong way to spell the name! woops. 
Although donuts sound good, the coconut vanilla bean icing sounds AMAZING!
And stunning images; perfect backdrop and colors and just everything. Great donuts, Gina!
I have a donut pan and have never used it. I might have to break it in with this. I love cake in any shape or form as well.
This is too funny. I literally just thought to myself 2 minutes ago, “I wonder if Gina would have a good donut (I’m with ya) recipe.” I went to your page and here it is! No joke. Thanks!! I can’t wait to make these!
See!!! You just confirmed it. I’m never buying a donut pan. but yours do look fantastic. i’ll stick to frying
these look amazing! love the coconut bits on top!
LOL! I felt this way about my donut pan, too. But I’m totally making these this weekend. Orrr maybe tomorrow.
I have never wanted a donut pan…until right now!
these look so delicious!! i had to pin them to make later
I always wondered how the donuts in those baked donut pans came out. I suspected they couldn’t possibly taste the same as the deep fried Dunkin alternative! I do love the occasional munchkins basket (though its no longer available to me as I travel through Asia) but I’m not sure I’d like the cake type donuts -will have to give them a try sometime!
I’m new to your blog and I seriously can’t quite drooling over all your pics.! AMAZING! I want that donut now!
Thanks, Candice. Welcome
These sound scrumptious! Love the almond flour and coconut oil!
these look great! just pinned this for later
I love donuts
I don’t know what it is about the word doughnut. Usually, I’d take the easy route but somehow it just flows off my fingers. I get halfway through the word and think about typing it the other way and then just finish it because I’m already half way done. I have no preference either way though, which is weird. The Canadian/American color vs. colour type thing drives me insane but doughnut vs. donut doesn’t. Lol. Now that that rant is over,… Your doughnuts look awesome! I just looooove the little speckles of vanilla. Mmm!
Yum!! I don’t actually like the taste of donuts (I 2nd your spelling!), but I really like the taste of chocolate cake. So, to me, these are actually the perfect donuts. And the frosting… that sounds de-frickin’-licious.
I love eating both donuts and cakes (in any shape as well) and just seeing your creation makes me crave for it now. But I am wondering though, is donut from DD really doughnut? I wouldn’t mind if it is anyway. =)
We made these this morning and they were amazing! A fun (and healthy) treat that I don’t mind making for my kids on a special Saturday morning. I got 6 (slightly over-filled) donuts and have frosting left-over (shucks! late night snack for mommy?) Thank you!
These were excellent. I used stevia instead of honey in both the glaze and the donuts and added some cocoa powder to the glaze because, well, I really love chocolate. I made these in a little electric donut maker and I am happy as can be!
ATTENTION, Everyone! I just made almond flour doughnuts in the donut pan and then lightly fried them in coconut oil! Much more legit, end even healthier!!!! Try it!!!!!!!! Soooooo goooooood!
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