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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 105 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. Ashlea says

      August 12, 2019 at 7:24 pm

      The donut recipe is awesome but what I don’t like is the icing… The sweetener was too detectable and crunchy like as if it was a sugar covered donut I could hear it crunch in my teeth… I’d love to throw a scoop of rebel ice cream on one of these donuts after they come out of the oven.

      Reply
    2. Janice says

      August 05, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      I made my second batch yesterday. They are so good. Everyone that tries them really likes it. Mini muffins are a nice treat to have around. I don’t have a muffin pan so I went for the mini muffin pan. Cream cheese frosting is the way to go.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 06, 2019 at 5:37 am

        Glad you like them!

        Reply
    3. Laura says

      July 25, 2019 at 7:00 am

      I’d like to try these, and I’m fairly new to keto, but I’ve seen Swerve confectioners, swerve granulated, and swerve brown. I think I’ve even seen some erythretol that’s liquid. But I don’t see many who post keto recipes specifying which kind should be used. Which form do you use?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 25, 2019 at 7:45 am

        It does specify. First, each reference to Swerve is linked. Second, when you say sugar, it usually means granular. Thus a reference to just Swerve = the granular kind. But a reference to powdered Swerve is like “powdered sugar” or confectioners sugar.

        Reply
    4. Courtney Chamblin says

      June 29, 2019 at 7:45 am

      I’m about to try these, but my hubby is allergic to eggs. I know there are a variety of egg substitutes available… any advice on which would work best for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 30, 2019 at 10:05 pm

        I’m sorry, I’ve never tried an egg replacer in this recipe.

        Reply
    5. Sarah says

      June 20, 2019 at 10:36 am

      Made six donuts for me. I used Lilly’s chocolate chips with cream for the glaze, thinned with water! Perfect

      Reply
    6. Anu says

      June 20, 2019 at 6:15 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, these are ridiculously good, what sort of magic is this?! 🙂 I made the recipe almost exactly as written, but used Erythritol instead of Swerve, and added 1/4 tsp each of powdered stevia and monk fruit sweetener, plus 1/2 tsp of liquid stevia to the batter. I also added about 20 drops of liquid stevia to the glaze. I distributed the batter in my silicone donut pan, which has 7 holes, and had to bake for 30 minutes (but that’s probably just my weird oven. Yum!
      The next time I might leave out the cocoa and water from the glaze and go for a plain vanilla-flavoured drizzle, I may try a crisscross pattern with that, fingers crossed 🙂 Thank you so much for yet another wonderful recipe!

      Reply
    7. Kayren says

      June 08, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      How would you store these & how long do they stay fresh?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 09, 2019 at 8:12 am

        On the counter in a covered container for 3 days or in the fridge for a week.

        Reply
    8. Debra says

      May 26, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      These donuts are low-carb perfection! I will be making these again! Thank you! My husband hates coconut, and he said these were the best chocolate donuts he ever had. I did not even tell him about the coconut flour, and he did not notice at all.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 26, 2019 at 5:14 pm

        So glad to hear it!

        Reply
    9. Christina says

      May 25, 2019 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Literally just made a batch, had 1 and the rest are cooling in the fridge. SO GOOD! They came out super moist, light and fluffy (I’m not a huge fan of “cakey” donuts.) Definitely a winner, I bought a donut pan for your recipes specifically. I cant wait to try the rest! Thank you for creating such delicious recipes!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 25, 2019 at 9:54 pm

        So glad to hear it!

        Reply
    10. KP says

      March 03, 2019 at 6:14 pm

      Just made them. Bought my hubby som paczcis and needed something for me! Thanks so much! Delish.

      Reply
    11. Kamal says

      February 12, 2019 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this! They’re amazing. I baked them in a silicone muffin tray because that’s what I had, and ditched the glaze because I’m lazy. Still turned out great, I bet they would be even better if done the “correct” way 🙂

      Reply
    12. Morgan says

      February 11, 2019 at 12:48 am

      5 stars
      These are incredible! Even my kiddo loved them! Made 3 dozen to take to my office keto party!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 11, 2019 at 7:24 am

        So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    13. Jen says

      February 09, 2019 at 9:03 am

      I love the taste of these, but they cooked up with flat tops rather than rounded and were a bit thin. I have fresh baking powder and am wondering what I may need to different to get a better result.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 09, 2019 at 9:08 am

        What brand of coconut flour did you use?

        Reply
        • Jen says

          February 11, 2019 at 9:54 pm

          I used the Kirkland brand of coconut flour from Costco. I so want to get these to work 🙂

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            February 12, 2019 at 9:23 am

            They aren’t perfectly rounded like conventional donuts but they should rise and be a little rounded. Coconut flour is very trick and I only ever use Bob’s Red Mill.

            Reply
    14. rfeva says

      January 15, 2019 at 10:09 pm

      I would like to add cocoa to the flour to make the doughnut truly cholatey.- can you suggest the proportion I need to use.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 15, 2019 at 10:18 pm

        These already have cocoa powder.

        Reply
    15. Lisa says

      January 10, 2019 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter and I made theze tonight! They are delicious!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 10, 2019 at 9:29 pm

        So glad to hear it!

        Reply
        • Lisa Lougheed says

          January 18, 2019 at 7:56 am

          I made a second batch last night to bring some to coworkers and I can say that they will all be making these! Of course, my daughter made me double the recipe so there would still be plenty at home. By the way, my husband and I heard/saw you at Fox Tale Books in Woodstock, GA a few months ago. I have loved every one of your recipes we’ve tried.

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            January 18, 2019 at 8:39 am

            Hi Lisa! Thanks so much and it was wonderful to be at Foxtale back in October. Have a wonderful weekend!

            Reply
    16. Kathleen says

      December 13, 2018 at 11:44 pm

      These were really delicious!! Had more of a “cake” texture (soft and airey) than donut (chewy and full) — but hey, we’re not complaining!! A wonderful recipe, we’ll be making this again.

      Reply
      • Caroline Nielson says

        October 22, 2020 at 5:57 pm

        Hi Carolyn,
        I didn’t make this particular recipe. I made your chocolate donuts with peanut glaze from your baking cook book. I followed it to the “T” but my new donut pan stuck so bad that I now have pieces and crumbles argh!!
        Can you recommend a re-do at all ?
        I don’t want to waste them. I made 6!!
        Thanks for your help!

        Reply
    17. Marcella says

      November 28, 2018 at 6:17 am

      1 star
      Not sure what happened but my doughnuts stuck horribly to the pans…they didn’t fall out as you suggested they would…I had to pry them out and they broke apart into crumbs…I have 2 non stick doughnut pans and I sprayed the pans generously….I must sound like a greenhorn but I’m not a novice baker either…not sure what went wrong…

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 28, 2018 at 8:23 am

        5 stars
        Well I can’t be sure what happened, not being in your kitchen, but as you can see from the comments and ratings, these are immensely popular. So something went wrong on your end. It sounds like they were too dry because these don’t break apart into crumbs when properly made.

        Reply
    18. Elizabeth says

      November 22, 2018 at 12:11 am

      5 stars
      I just made these and they turned out amazing!
      Found this recipe on Pinterest and wasn’t sure how they would turn out as I’m always disappointed by many low carb recipes I try so I had to half the recipe.
      This was the exception, amazing! I will be making them very often to have them for breakfast along with my coffee. I added a tiny bit of the Pillsbury sugar free vanilla frosting instead of the frosting on here just to save some time.
      Thank you so very much!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 22, 2018 at 8:47 am

        So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    19. Bernice "BC" Marks says

      October 03, 2018 at 10:00 am

      How can I register for the giveaways? HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY!!!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 03, 2018 at 11:36 am

        The giveaway for the air fryer is tomorrow so stay tuned!

        Reply
    20. Gail says

      September 27, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      I Made these today and wow, WOW! They are delicious, moist without the eggy texture that so many coconut flour desserts have. They satisfy both my sweet tooth and my chocolate craving. I will definitely be making again.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 27, 2018 at 7:26 pm

        So glad to hear it!

        Reply
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