Some mornings, especially weekends, are more leisurely and along with that comes so many more possibilities for what to make for breakfast. I was fairly late to join the baked donuts fan club, but better late than never. We are big fans of baked donuts now.
These Chocolate Amaretto Donuts have a classy, rich, grown-up flavor with amaretto and a hint of espresso, but they are still chocolate-y and sweet enough for the kids to enjoy. Like most breakfast items I make, I prefer them not to be overly sweet, but feel free to increase the coconut sugar by a tablespoon or two if so desired.
Looking for more donuts? Try this glazed pistachio and almond donuts.
Chocolate Donuts with Amaretto
- Yield: 6 donuts 1x
Description
A classy breakfast or dessert treat with grown-up amaretto flavor and a hint of espresso. These baked donuts are perfect to make on a relaxing morning.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar (add 1-2 extra tablespoons for a sweeter donut)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons amaretto
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- powdered sugar or additional cocoa powder for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, olive oil, egg, amaretto, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together until just combined. Do not over mix.
- Pipe the mixture evenly into the donut pan. (I use a small ziploc bag and cut the tip off one corner for piping.)
- Bake for 8-9 minutes, until donuts tops appear dry. Let cool in pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Donuts are best served slightly warm. Dust with powdered sugar or additional cocoa powder just before serving, if desired.
- Category: Baked, Breakfast, Dessert, Chocolate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of sugar instead of coconut sugar?
Yes, you can substitute coconut sugar with brown sugar or granulated sugar, but keep in mind that the flavor and sweetness may vary slightly.
What type of cocoa powder should I use for the chocolate donuts?
You should use unsweetened cocoa powder for the best flavor balance, as sweetened cocoa could make the donuts overly sweet.
How does the amaretto affect the flavor of the donuts?
The amaretto adds a rich, nutty flavor that complements the chocolate and espresso, giving the donuts a more sophisticated taste.
