Vegan Chocolate Donuts are baked instead of fried, super moist, fluffy and covered in a rich chocolate glaze. Just 1 Bowl & 30 minutes to make!
I have been experimenting with different varieties of baked vegan donuts the last couple of weeks, and these ones came out a WINNER! The best part is how simple they are to make at home. My kids devoured these so fast I had to make a second batch!
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Ingredients for Donuts
- Flour: I used all purpose, but you could swap it for white whole wheat, whole wheat pastry, spelt, maybe even oat flour or a gluten free flour mix.
- Cocoa powder: I used Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa for a darker colored donut, but you can use natural cocoa as well. They will be lighter in color, but that’s just fine.
- Sugar: To make sure it’s vegan, use organic granulated sugar.
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Soy milk: Or use almond, oat, coconut, hemp, they all work here.
- Melted vegan butter: You only need 3 tablespoons, I used earth balance but another brand will work, OR you can use coconut oil.
- Vanilla
How to make chocolate glaze
The glaze is super easy to make while your donuts cool. Simply add to a bowl: 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 3-4 tablespoons soy milk.
Stir with a spoon until smooth, it will be very thick. If it’s too thick, add a touch more milk until it thins out. Thick is good though, it will make a nice glaze for the donuts that will harden.
Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and place on a cooling rack to harden, if you can handle the wait!
If you liked this recipe, make sure to check out Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donuts as well!
Vegan Chocolate Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup soy milk
- 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons soy milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a donut pan with non-stick spray.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt in a large bowl. Pour the soy milk, melted vegan butter and vanilla into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well with a large wooden spoon to combine.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling about 3/4 of the way full. Be careful not to overfill, as the donuts will rise and you might lose the "hole" of your donut.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the donuts look set on top. Let cool for two or three minutes in the pan, then carefully transfer to a wire rack with a large piece of parchment paper beneath it (to help with the mess).
- Make the Glaze: In a medium sized bowl, add powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla and soy milk. Stir with a spoon until a smooth glaze is formed. I like it to be quite thick, but if you need to thin it out you can add a teaspoon of soy milk at a time until a desired consistency is reached.
- Once the donuts have cooled completely, dip the tops into the glaze carefully, then place back on the rack over parchment paper to set. You could also spoon the glaze on if you prefer.
Recipe Notes
- Flour substitutions: You may sub white whole wheat flour, spelt flour or gluten free flour if needed.
- I used dark cocoa powder, but you can use natural, regular cocoa powder as well.
- It is fine to use another non-dairy milk instead of soy, such as oat, hemp, cashew, or almond.
- Oil Free: Substitute applesauce for the melted vegan butter. This will change the texture somewhat, but they will still be good.
Jenny
These were so good! I added some sprinkles to a few after they were glazed. My mom was visiting for the weekend and she loved them so much, I made an extra batch for her to take with her. Thank you for your wonderful, fool-proof, delicious recipes!
Nora
You’re so welcome! And thanks for the comment!
Cindy
Can I substitute coconut sugar for the regular sugar? Or maybe monkfruit?
Nora
I don’t see why not, but I haven’t tried it.
Allie
These seem so easy and I really want to make them! Could I bake these in a regular muffin tin if I don’t own a doughnut pan? Thanks!
Nora
Yes, I think that will work okay! You might need to bake them a few minutes longer. I hope you enjoy them!
Gina
I just thought I would mention that I made these in a cupcake pan, and it made nine muffins! I baked them for about 14-15 minutes.
They smell ridiculously delicious, I can’t wait to dig in! Thank you for sharing!
Nora
You’re welcome! Fun idea!
Terri
Made these today. . . . . perfection! Simple ingredients, so easy, baked up moist, fluffy and tender, yum! The glaze is perfect too! As easy as making cookies, but somehow more satisfying 🙂
Nora
That’s wonderful! I’m so glad you liked them.
Stacey Wilkinson
Do you have to use Soy Milk or can you substitute with cashew milk?
Nora
Nope, you can sub with cashew milk or any other non-dairy milk you like.
Stacey Wilkinson
Awesome!! Making them now!
Kam
My wife is so not a sweets person (whereas, I have a real big sweet tooth), but these were a monumental hit with her. Delicious!
Nora
I’m so glad! Thanks for commenting.
Kim B
Made these tonight for my wife and some friends, they are incredible! Great recipe and super easy to do. We sprinkled coconut shavings over the glaze and sprinkles on some others. SO. GOOD.
Nora
Sounds delicious! Glad you all enjoyed them!
Jessica
These donuts were so perfect. Loved the glaze.
Nora
I’m so glad you liked them!
Mary
Hi, what are your thoughts on subbing almond flour equally for the AP flour?
Nora
Sorry it won’t work! Almond flour doesn’t work the same way as regular flour, it does not absorb moisture the same way so you will end up with a batter that just boils and never actually bakes. You could use a gluten free all purpose flour, probably even oat flour, but not almond.