Name: 15-Min Chocolate Glazed Cake Donuts using Almond Flour
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: donuts
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 6 tablespoons refined coconut oil, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup agave nectar; 3/4 cup blanched almond flour (How to Make Almond Flour); 1/4 cup cocoa powder (Cacao v. Cocoa Powder: What’s the Difference?); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 cup refined coconut oil, melted; 1/8 cup agave nectar; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Double Chocolate Donuts + Sea Salt — Chocolate Glazed Donuts are so simple to bake and make with better for you ingredients. The glaze hardens into a perfect chocolate shell.

Chocolate glazed donuts have to be my favorite chocolatey treat. Donuts are one of those treats that I feel like I can’t make at home. They just feel really… involved.

But then I came across a donut pan and realized donuts don’t have to be fussy at all. They can be baked and not thought of more involved than a muffin.

I’ve had two different kind of donut pans and both are. The first is a traditional metal non-stick pan. It was wonderful. I always recommend greasing it even if it is non-stick. I also have a silicone donut pan which is also great. It can be easier to get the donuts out.

So moral of the story is you can’t go wrong. Donut pans are a great idea.

I started off my donut journey making these vanilla baked donuts. And now? Now I feel like there are endless possibilities as far as baked donut flavors go.

Today I was craving allll the chocolate so we’re going for a baked chocolate donut with a dairy free chocolate glaze.

These chocolate glazed donuts are super simple, moist, and chocolate HEAVEN. I can’t tell you how perfect they are with a glass of milk.

They didn’t last long in my house. My kids have an eye for newly filled tupperware and then by the time Jaryd gets home there’s one left for him. I need to have a secret stash. Save one for myself before they even sense that I’ve been baking.

I usually can’t resist the butter when I’m trying to make cake-y and donut-y things, but I made this recipe completely dairy-free by using refined coconut oil and am so happy with the results.

Using refined coconut oil ensures it doesn’t have a coconutty flavor.

If you love baking you have to check out my post of 50+ Gluten Free Dessert Recipes! You’ll find everything from these Chocolate Brazil Nut Balls to these Peanut Butter Donuts! Or, if you want to double down on your chocolate love, check out my Ultimate List of Chocolate Desserts: 30+ Ideas!!

If you love using almond flour in your recipes check out my Ultimate List of Almond Flour Recipes and my tutorial for How to Make Almond Flour!

Ingredients for Chocolate Cake Donuts

Eggs: to bind the donut batter together!
Refined Coconut Oil: to make the donuts deliciously moist! You can also use butter or began butter if you prefer!
Vanilla Extract: just a splash!
Agave Nectar: to sweeten it up! You could also use honey or maple syrup if you prefer.
Blanched Almond Flour: I love using blanched almond flour in baked goods! It adds lots of protein and using blanched almond flour ensures your batter stays smooth and fluffy.
Cocoa Powder: because they’re chocolate baked donuts!
Salt & Baking Powder: a baking must!

Ingredients for the Chocolate Glaze

Refined Coconut Oil: this is going to be the base of the glaze.
Agave Nectar: for some sweetness! Honey or maple syrup also works!
Cocoa Powder: to make it a chocolate glaze!

How to Make Chocolate Glazed Cake Donuts

Whisk together the eggs, coconut oil, vanilla, and agave nectar.
Add the almond flour, cocoa, sea salt, and baking powder.
Mix until everything is combined.
I dip a paper towel into my coconut oil and then use that to grease the donut pan.
Pour the batter into a plastic baggie and cut off one corner. Squeeze the batter out into the donut pan.
Bake for about 10 minutes. Leave the donuts in the pan for a couple minutes and then place on a cooling rack.
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, agave nectar, and cocoa. Dip the tops of each donut into the icing and then set aside.
Sprinkle some pink Himalayan sea salt on top of each donut.
Place in the fridge for a couple minutes for the icing to harden.

How to Store Chocolate Glazed Donuts

I rarely have leftover donuts, to be honest. But, there may come a time when you have some leftovers. Keep them in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for about 3 days.

Or, you can store them in the fridge for about 1 week. It’s tricky to reheat them because the glaze will seep into the baked donut. If you don’t want to eat them cold, leave them out at room temperature for an hour or two. If you want a warm donut, you can definitely reheat them in the microwave, just know the glaze won’t stay in tact.

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