Description
These Vegan Chocolate Donuts are moist, rich, and perfectly sweetened treats made without any dairy or eggs. Baked to perfection and topped with a smooth chocolate glaze, they offer a delightful chocolate flavor in a vegan-friendly donut that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Donuts
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup soy milk
- 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3–4 tablespoons soy milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray a donut pan thoroughly with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal of the donuts after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Combine: Pour in the soy milk, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly using a large wooden spoon until you achieve a smooth batter without lumps.
- Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about three-quarters full. Avoid overfilling to maintain the donut’s characteristic hole after rising.
- Bake the Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops look set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack set over parchment paper to cool completely.
- Prepare the Chocolate Glaze: In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of soy milk. Stir well until smooth and thick. Add additional soy milk teaspoon by teaspoon if needed to reach your preferred glaze consistency.
- Glaze the Donuts: Once the donuts are fully cooled, carefully dip the tops into the prepared glaze or spoon the glaze over them. Place the glazed donuts back onto the wire rack over parchment paper to allow the glaze to set.
Notes
- Use non-dairy milk alternatives like almond or oat milk if soy milk is unavailable.
- For a richer flavor, try swapping vegan butter for coconut oil.
- Don’t overfill the donut molds to prevent losing the classic donut hole.
- Allow donuts to cool completely before glazing to prevent melted glaze from sliding off.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: vegan chocolate donuts, baked donuts, dairy-free donuts, easy vegan dessert, chocolate glaze donuts
