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    Home » Keto Breakfast » Keto Chocolate Cake Donuts

    Published: Jul 3, 2017 · Modified: Mar 10, 2021 by Carolyn

    Keto Chocolate Cake Donuts

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    These keto chocolate donuts are made with coconut flour and dipped in a dreamy sugar-free chocolate glaze. Keto donuts are so easy to make and take only 35 minutes, start to finish. Nut free and sugar free.

    Titled image of keto chocolate donuts on a white plate over a blue patterned napkin, with a cup of coffee

    I created these mouthwatering keto chocolate donuts because I recently realized that there was a real problem on All Day I Dream About Food. Quite a serious issue that was perhaps affecting my status as a first rate low carb food blogger.

    It hit me hard one day when I did a little survey of my recipes and I was stunned to discover my error. I pride myself on being pretty bright and tuned in and I’d apparently been very tuned out. And I have some serious making up to do, it would seem. Rest assured, your favourite low carb baking expert is on the case now. I won’t let it happen again.

    More basic keto recipes

    What it comes down to is that there is a serious dearth of classic and basic low carb recipe makeovers. See, I have this problem where I don’t like to make plain recipes. I’m always trying to jazz things up, and make them unique and interesting. It’s a bit of an obsession, really.

    But with millions of people turning to me for keto baking guidance, I realize that I’ve failed them a bit. So we are addressing this issue by adding more classic recipes, and more baking tutorials. Starting with these easy and delicious Keto Chocolate Donuts.

    Along with other basic recipes, like Keto New York Cheesecake, and Keto Blueberry Scones. And of course, my simple and classic Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies.

    If you’re looking for more guidance with keto baking, be sure to check out the following articles as well:

    • Baking with Almond Flour
    • Baking with Coconut Flour
    • Best Keto Sweeteners
    • Bakeware Essentials

    Keto chocolate donuts cooling on a rack over a white table.

    Donuts made with coconut flour

    I firmly believe that coconut flour makes the best keto donuts. Almond flour can be pretty great too and I use it in my Keto Cinnamon Donuts. But I am always amazed at the perfect texture of donuts made with coconut flour.

    It’s a strange ingredient that can take some getting used to if you’ve never worked with it before. But when treated properly, it produces some of the lightest, fluffiest keto baked goods.

    And these keto chocolate donuts are testament to that. They are a fan favorite and have been since I first created them – even among readers who generally profess to hate coconut flour!

    So if you’re skeptical, I ask you first that you try this recipe as written. You might just be pleasantly surprised.

    A hand holding a keto chocolate donut that has just been dipped in chocolate glaze.

    How to make keto chocolate donuts

    Want the 411 on how to make the best keto chocolate donuts? Let’s do it!

    The pan

    You will need a donut pan for these and I always recommend USA Pan. It’s non-toxic and very nonstick, and extremely good quality. If you don’t have a donut pan and don’t want to purchase one, you can try these as muffins instead.

    The flour

    This is a coconut flour based recipe. Different coconut flours can differ quite a bit in absorbency so I recommend using either Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur Flour. They both very reliable and my baked goods have turned out very well with these brands.

    The sweetener

    I use Swerve in both the donuts and the glaze. For the donuts, you could use another sweetener such as allulose or BochaSweet. But Confectioner’s Swerve is your best option for the glaze.

    Adding coffee

    These keto chocolate donuts don’t taste like coffee at all. But coffee enhances and deepens the chocolate flavor of baked goods, so I do recommend it. You can replace it with plain water if you prefer.

    The glaze

    The chocolate glaze should be thin enough to dip the donuts right into it, but thick enough that it doesn’t run everywhere afterwards. It will need to set for about 30 minutes after dipping.

    How to store keto chocolate donuts

    These coconut flour donuts can easily be made in advance. They freeze well and can last in the freezer for several months.
    If you’re not freezing them, store the donuts on the counter in a covered container for up to 4 days. They can also be refrigerated for up to a week.
    Keto chocolate donuts on a white plate with a cup of coffee and a bowl of strawberries

    More delicious keto donut recipes

    • Maple Bacon Donuts
    • Lemon Poppyseed Donuts
    • Keto Samoa Donuts
    • Lemon Poppyseed Donuts
    • Chocolate Dipped Mini Donuts
    Keto chocolate donuts on a white plate with a cup of coffee and a bowl of strawberries

    Keto Chocolate Donuts

    These keto chocolate donuts are made with coconut flour and dipped in a dreamy sugar-free chocolate glaze. Keto donuts are so easy to make and take only 35 minutes, start to finish. Nut free and sugar free.
    4.50 from 104 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto chocolate donuts
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 123kcal

    Ingredients

    Donuts

    • ⅓ cup coconut flour
    • ⅓ cup Swerve Sweetener
    • 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 4 large eggs
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 6 tablespoon brewed coffee or water coffee intensifies the chocolate flavour

    Glaze:

    • ¼ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon water
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    Chocolate Donuts

    • Preheat the oven to 325F and grease a donut pan very well.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract, then stir in the cold coffee or water until well combined.
    • Divide the batter among the wells of the donut pan. If you have a six-well donut pan, you may need to work in batches.
    • Bake 16 to 20 minutes, until the donuts are set and firm to the touch. Remove and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

    Chocolate Glaze

    • In a medium shallow bowl, whisk together the powdered sweetener and cocoa powder. Add the heavy cream and vanilla and whisk to combine.
    • Add enough water until the glaze thins out and is of a "dippable" consistency, without being too watery.
    • Dip the top of each donut into the glaze and let set, about 30 minutes.

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    Notes

    How many donuts you get depends on the size of your donut pan. You will likely get 8 to 10 donuts.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chocolate Donuts
    Amount Per Serving (1 donut)
    Calories 123 Calories from Fat 83
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9.2g14%
    Carbohydrates 4.7g2%
    Fiber 2.7g11%
    Protein 4.4g9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

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    1. Tami says

      February 28, 2023 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe. And the chocolate glaze is divine. Absolutely could be used with other recipes! I used muffin tin instead of the donut tin. It works.

      Reply
    2. Lucinda says

      January 03, 2023 at 2:06 pm

      Can you use cup4cup flour instead of coconut flour?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 03, 2023 at 9:29 pm

        No, it’s not the same as coconut and they won’t work.

        Reply
    3. Linda says

      August 25, 2022 at 3:50 pm

      Was skeptic about these donuts because a lot of time there’s an aftertaste with stuff you make on keto but I have to say these are pretty doggone good donuts!

      Reply
    4. Donna says

      June 05, 2022 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I just made these donuts today and they are so delicious! The only change I made was to use coffee in the glaze in place of water. I ended up making a double batch of glaze and made it a bit thicker, so technically mine have frosting. 🙂
      https://www.instagram.com/p/CecUrGRtOFo/
      Thanks so much for your wonderful recipes, Carolyn!

      Reply
    5. Marvella says

      June 04, 2022 at 12:36 pm

      I see all these recipes for CAKE donuts, but those aren’t donuts to me, they are CAKE!! Are there any recipes out there for raised fried “real” donuts???

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 04, 2022 at 2:00 pm

        Not without wheat flour… so no.

        Reply
    6. Marla says

      June 04, 2022 at 9:14 am

      If I don’t want chocolate flavored donuts, just regular cake donuts, I can just leave out the cocoa powder from the batter, correct?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 04, 2022 at 12:07 pm

        No, it won’t work that well, just because the cocoa powder adds bulk and structure. But use the donut part of THIS recipe and you should be all set: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-samoa-donuts/

        Reply
        • Marla says

          June 05, 2022 at 10:26 am

          Thank you so much!

          Reply
    7. Erin says

      May 10, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      These donuts were just perfect! Everyone loved them and I’ll be making them again soon. Thanks!

      Reply
    8. Taylor says

      May 10, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing! Super easy to make with the perfect texture and chocolate flavor. Loved that sweet chocolate glaze on top!

      Reply
    9. Linda says

      April 11, 2022 at 5:20 am

      4 stars
      These were quick and easy to make. They are very light and tasty. My finished donuts did not look like the photos; my glaze remained a little lumpy and I don’t know how to remedy that. Probably I’ll sprinkle some SF coconut or colored sprinkles on them to cover it up. This recipe is definitely one I’ll keep in a regular rotation.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 11, 2022 at 6:26 am

        Did you use a different sweetener?

        Reply
    10. Carla R says

      March 10, 2022 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      I made these for evening coffee. Unfortunately, I made them early in the morning. There were no evening donuts for coffee. Delicious

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 10, 2022 at 8:07 pm

        That is the risk you take! 😉

        Reply
    11. MICHELE says

      February 25, 2022 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      These are the best! I was so excited that they taste about as good as the ones from the bakery. Thank you!

      Reply
    12. JT says

      October 20, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      Hi, does the coffee or water have to be cold when adding to the batter? Or is room temperature water ok?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 21, 2021 at 7:50 am

        Room temp is perfect!

        Reply
    13. Karen says

      September 18, 2021 at 11:21 pm

      Hi Carolyn, This is a bit off the subject but not really. I used to love Entamines Deviled Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts. They have stopped making them. Do you remember them? If so, do you have any recipe that closely resembles them?
      LOVE YOUR RECIPES!!!

      Reply
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