Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts
Indulge in the perfect balance of rich, chocolatey goodness and wholesome ingredients with these Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour and cocoa powder with unsweetened applesauce and almond milk for a moist, tender crumb without a hint of dairy. A touch of apple cider vinegar ensures a light, fluffy texture, while optional dairy-free chocolate chips add extra decadence. Baked to perfection in a donut pan, these vegan treats are ideal for a brunch centerpiece, snack, or dessert, especially when topped with your favorite glaze or frosting. Easy to make and highly customizable, this recipe is a delicious guilt-free way to satisfy your chocolate cravings! Perfect for plant-based diets, dairy allergies, or anyone looking for a healthier twist on classic donuts.
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray or a bit of vegetable oil.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. Whisk until well mixed.
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.
If desired, fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips gently.
Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each well about 3/4 full to allow space for rising.
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.
Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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
Calories |
2426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.9 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2607 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 393.0 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1368 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
