Rich Gluten-Free Chocolate Donuts

A perfect dessert combining a tender, airy texture with a rich and glossy chocolate glaze, offering a sweet and comforting experience in every bite. This pastry is ideal alongside a cup of coffee or as a treat for guests seeking a gluten-free alternative that does not compromise on flavor or deep chocolate intensity. The combination of its delicate crumb and high-quality cocoa coating creates a precise balance of sweetness and intoxicating aromas suitable for any festive occasion or moment of indulgence.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:12

1Heat the oven to 175°C.
2Grease a mini donut pan or muffin pan and set aside.
3In a large bowl, whisk the flour mixture, gelatin, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, nutmeg and brown sugar.
4Add the melted butter, oil, eggs, vanilla and cream, and mix well after each addition until the mixture is uniform. The mixture will be thick.
5Fill the molds up to 2/3 of the height. To get uniform donuts, transfer the mixture to a piping bag and fill each mold.
6Bake in the center of the oven for about 8 minutes, or until the donuts are set. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
7If using a donut machine, heat it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fill the molds with the mixture and bake for 3 minutes or until the smell spreads. Remove and let cool on a wire rack.
8In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, cocoa powder and milk until the mixture is smooth. Adjust the milk as needed.
9Dip the top of the cooled donuts in the coating, sprinkle with optional decorations, and set aside with the coated side on parchment paper. Allow to settle.

Ingredients

1.5 cups gluten-free flour blend
3/4 teaspoon plant-based gelatin
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Nutrition

Calories: 764
Protein: 6.4g
Carbs: 86.3g
Sugar: 70.1g

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Chef tips

Try adding spices like cinnamon or cloves for extra flavor. Melted dark chocolate can be used as a glaze instead of powdered sugar.

Culinary reasoning

A perfect dessert combining a tender, airy texture with a rich and glossy chocolate glaze, offering a sweet and comforting experience in every bite. This pastry is ideal alongside a cup of coffee or as a treat for guests seeking a gluten-free alternative that does not compromise on flavor or deep chocolate intensity. The combination of its delicate crumb and high-quality cocoa coating creates a precise balance of sweetness and intoxicating aromas suitable for any festive occasion or moment of indulgence.

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