Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly moist and fluffy Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts! Crafted without milk or butter, this vegan-friendly recipe uses pantry staples like unsweetened applesauce and almond milk to achieve a tender crumb, while cocoa powder delivers a rich, chocolaty flavor in every bite. Perfectly baked in just 12 minutes, these donuts are a healthier alternative to traditional fried varieties and can be customized with optional dairy-free chocolate chips or your favorite glaze. Whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply craving a decadent treat, these donuts are the ultimate guilt-free indulgence, ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray or a bit of vegetable oil.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. Whisk until well mixed.
Step 4
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
If desired, fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips gently.
Step 6
Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each well about 3/4 full to allow space for rising.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when touched lightly and a toothpick inserted into one of them comes out clean.
Step 8
Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Enjoy these delicious dairy-free chocolate cake donuts as they are, or top with a dairy-free glaze or frosting of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (872.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2426.5 |
| Total Fat 93.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 34.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2607.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 393.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 211.1g | |
| Protein 35.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 65.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 398.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1368.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories