The donuts are one of those desserts that always awaken a smile and nostalgia. Soft, spongy and with that sweet touch that makes every bite a pleasure. On this occasion, we offer you an innovative recipe that combines the rich flavor of cocoa with the sweetness of coconut, and best of all, they are baked in the oven! So get ready to enjoy baked Cocoa Coconut Donuts that are light, delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
To prepare approximately 12 donuts, you will need the following ingredients:
For the donut dough:
For the chocolate coating:
- 100 g dark chocolate (you can adjust the quantity according to your taste)
- 1/4 cup grated coconut (to garnish)
Preparing the donuts
- Start by preheating your oven at 180°C. This will ensure that the donuts cook evenly and get that perfect golden brown that we love so much.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Use a sieve if you want the mixture to be lighter and more airy.. This will help make the donuts softer.
- In another bowl, beat the egg then add the milk, coconut oil (which should be melted) and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are integrated.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredient mixture and mix gently with a spatula. Be sure not to overmix; simply mix until there are no large lumps. At this point add the grated coconut, which will give the fritters a delicious flavor.
- Lightly grease the donut mold with a little oil or use non-stick spray. Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each mold cavity about 2/3 full. This is important to prevent them from boiling over during cooking.
- Place the mold in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. It is important not to overcook so that the donuts do not become dry.
- Once cooked, Remove the dish from the oven and let the donuts cool. in the mold for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully unmold them and let them cool completely on a rack.
Preparing the chocolate topping
While the donuts are cooling, you can prepare the chocolate coating.
- Place the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth. You can also melt the chocolate in a bain-marie if you prefer a more traditional method.
- Once the donuts have cooled, Dip the top of each donut into the melted chocolate.. Let the excess chocolate drip off and place the donuts on a rack to allow the chocolate to harden.
Nutritional information: 2252 kcal in total
Type of cuisine: Mediterranean
Type of food: Sweets and desserts
Before the chocolate hardens completely, sprinkle a little shredded coconut over the icing. This will not only give them a decorative touch, but will also intensify the coconut flavor.
