Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Donut Recipe
This gluten-free chocolate donut recipe is light, chocolatey, and topped with the most amazing glaze. A treat everyone will love!
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 145kcal
Ingredients
For chocolate donuts
- 1/4 cup Butter softened
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 3/4 cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
- 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Milk
For chocolate glaze
- 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Milk
Instructions
For chocolate donuts
- Set your oven rack in the middle of your oven and preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray or brush your donut pan with oil to make sure they don’t stick.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until it’s light and fluffy. About 3-4 minutes. This crucial step adds airy texture to your donuts, so take your time here. Once it’s nice and fluffy, beat in the egg until everything’s blended in thoroughly.1/2 cup Sugar, 1/4 cup Butter, 1 Egg
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.3/4 cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the creamed sugar mixture, alternating with the milk. Alternate because adding the liquid all at once might overwhelm the creamed sugar mixture, causing the batter to separate.Mix until everything is completely combined. You’ll have a thick batter.1/2 cup Milk
- Fill your donut pans, but only about 3/4 of the way full. We want them to rise beautifully without overflowing. Don’t worry about being perfect; just aim for even portions.Bake for about 15 minutes. Doneness test: Insert a toothpick into the center of one of the donuts. If it comes out clean, your donuts are ready to be taken out of the oven.
For chocolate glaze
- Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until it’s smooth and thick but still pourable. You want a nice consistency that’ll coat the donuts beautifully without dripping too fast.1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar, 4 Tablespoons Milk
- Dunk those warm donuts right into the glaze. Don’t be shy, cover them well. Add desired toppings and let them sit for about 20 minutes to let that glaze set.
Notes
Can I make these donuts dairy-free? Absolutely! You can easily swap the butter for a dairy-free butter, and use a non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk instead of regular milk.
Can I add other toppings to the donuts? Yes, feel free to get creative! In addition to the crushed candy canes for a festive touch, you can try adding chocolate chips, sprinkles, shredded coconut, or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
How long do these donuts stay fresh? These donuts are best enjoyed within 2-3 days for maximum freshness. You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature, but if you need them to last longer, pop them in the fridge. They’ll still taste great, though they may lose a bit of their fresh texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal
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