Description
Indulge in Baked Chocolate Donuts with Cashew Frosting. These baked chocolate donuts are a guilt-free indulgence made with wholesome ingredients, featuring a creamy cashew frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 1/2 cup Raw cacao
- 1/4 cup Coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup Organic coconut sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Raw apple cider vinegar
- 2 Eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup Raw cashews, soaked
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Coconut oil or olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
- 2–3 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease your donut pan(s) with coconut oil.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a bowl: almond flour, cacao powder, coconut sugar, sea salt, and baking soda.
- Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl: melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla. Incorporate the eggs one at a time.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring well until everything is fully mixed and smooth.
- Add the apple cider vinegar to the mixture and whisk vigorously to activate the baking soda.
- Pour the batter into a piping bag and squeeze into the donut molds, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are puffed and spring back when lightly pressed.
- Allow to cool before removing from the pan and transfer to a wire rack.
- Blend the frosting ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Taste the frosting and adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup if desired.
- Chill the icing in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Frost the donuts with a spatula or dip them for a more indulgent treat.
Notes
- Store donuts in an airtight container for freshness.
- Try different toppings for added flavor.
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Baked Chocolate Donuts, Cashew Frosting, Gluten Free Dessert