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.

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:

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.

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

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Keto Chocolate Donuts

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: keto chocolate donuts

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 18

Total Time: 33

Servings:

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

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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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Keto Chocolate Cake Donuts

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