Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts

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Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts

Fluffy with a taste that's just like those donuts at the donut shop, these gluten free chocolate donuts have double the chocolate for maximum delicious flavor!

Prep Time15

Cook Time17

Rest time30

Total Time1 2

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: donuts

Calories: 306kcal

Author: Christine

Ingredients

Donuts

90 grams gluten free flour mix about 2/3 cup
17 grams tapioca starch about 2 Tablespoons
25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder about 1/4 cup
110 grams granulated sugar about 1/2 cup
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup dairy free buttermilk see notes
2 eggs
3 Tablespoons Vegetable oil

Glaze

1 1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
8 grams unsweetened cocoa powder about 1 1/2 Tablespoons
1 - 2 Tablespoons hot water
84 grams powdered sugar about 3/4 cup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

For donuts

In a large bowl, add gluten free flour mix, tapioca starch, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt and cinnamon.
In a small bowl, add the buttermilk, eggs and vegetable oil. Mix well.
Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and use a large spoon to mix well.
Set bowl of batter aside for 30 minutes to rest.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Prepare 6 mold donut pan by spraying with cooking spray.
Using a small spoon, drop spoonfuls of batter in mold.
Bake for 15-17 minutes.
Let donuts cool in pan for 5 minutes.
Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare glaze

In a small bowl, stir together oil, cocoa powder, hot water, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Use a small spoon to drizzle the glaze over the donuts.
Top with decorations or leave plain.

Notes

Make sure ingredients are at room temperature.
Weigh ingredients for best texture and consistency.
Let batter rest for 30 minutes.
Use a small spoon for filling the donut pan.
Bake at 375 F for 15-17 minutes.

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