Double Chocolate Coconut Almond Donuts

Name: Double Chocolate Coconut Almond Donuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tbsp sliced almonds; 3 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 6 tbsp milk; 1 large large egg; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp butter, melted; 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil; ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; cooking spray

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Dessert

35 min

325 cal

Servings: 6

Microwave

Oven

Delightful baked chocolate donuts topped with a rich chocolate glaze and a crunchy coating of toasted coconut and sliced almonds. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat.

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Ingredients

3 tbsp sliced almonds

3 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3 tbsp sugar

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

6 tbsp milk

1 large large egg

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp butter, melted

1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil

⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

cooking spray

Directions

Preheat your oven to 325°F. Generously spray a standard donut pan with cooking spray, then use a paper towel to lightly wipe away any excess spray. Gently break the sliced almonds and shredded coconut into smaller pieces using your fingers and set aside in a shallow bowl.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, melted butter, and oil until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
Transfer the batter to a large piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with one corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the batter into each donut cavity, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake the donuts for 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few moments.
Place the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of oil in a microwave-safe shallow bowl. Microwave on 60% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth—about 2 minutes total. The chocolate should not be too thin.
Allow the chocolate to sit for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly. Dip each cooled donut into the chocolate, tilting and rotating to coat evenly. Let the excess chocolate drip off and place the donuts on a cooling rack.
After 2–3 minutes of cooling, dip each chocolate-coated donut into the almond and coconut mixture, pressing gently to ensure the chocolate is fully coated with the topping. Place back on the cooling rack until the chocolate is set.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

This recipe pulls together pantry staples available at every Charlotte chain, with no special stops required. The stated 35 minutes understates reality—you'll need another 10-15 minutes to account for mixing batters, filling the pan, and baking, so plan 50 minutes total. The cost per serving runs around $1.50-$2.00 driven by the coconut, chocolate chips, and almonds, making it reasonable for a weekend treat but less weeknight-friendly than simpler options. The real strength is that it reheats well and actually works for a family dessert or brunch, though donuts do demand a donut pan and some attention to not overbake.