Double Chocolate Donuts

Just wait until you sink your teeth into these decadent double chocolate donuts with a luscious and rich chocolate ganache frosting. Prepare yourself for a fudgy, yet fluffy, and deliciously moist breakfast treat.

And honestly you've never tasted a donut unless you've had it frosted with dairy free chocolate ganache. Talk about a decadent treat.

Every bite is perfectly amazing.

And don't make the mistake I used too... one batch isn't enough. Plan now to double this recipe.

You won't regret it.

These double chocolate donuts with chocolate ganache are the best. And they bake perfectly every.single.time.

double chocolate donut ingredients

• gluten free all purpose flour -- we use Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Mix; your favorite gluten free blend should work too. Side note-- we purchase our Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Mix in bulk here to save money.
• dark brown sugar--packed
• xanthan gum-- omit this if your all-purpose flour blend contains this or guar gum
• kosher salt
• cocoa powder-- you can even use Rodelle's gourmet baking Dutch processes Cocoa
• baking powder-- baking powder looses its potency after the container has bee opened for 6 months
• vanilla extract
• egg-- if you are egg free skip adding this in. There are only small differences without the egg... yes, this was accidentally forgotten a time or two.
• dairy free butter -- we bake with the Earth Balance Butter Sticks in a red box. They are vegan and soy free too.
• unsweetened chocolate almond milk -- use the shelf stable or refrigerated container. This ingredients adds so much flavor to the donuts.
• chocolate ganache frosting-- we use our 2 ingredient ganache frosting recipe here. To frost these 6 donuts you will need half of the frosting recipe. Or if you are baking a dozen donuts you can prepare the entire recipe as directed. Ingredients for this ganache recipe are dairy free dark chocolate morsels and coconut cream.
• sprinkles-- always check your sprinkle ingredients. Milk is a common added ingredient. The brand, Sweets Indeed, offer sprinkles in a variety of colors and fun shapes. You can purchase them on Amazon or through their website here. For Christmas we've used these. Valentine's Day these. Easter and spring time donuts look festive with these and definitely these sprinkles with bunnies and carrots. And for Halloween these are a hit.

double chocolate donut recipe tips

• donut pan-- years ago we purchased an inexpensive Norpro non-stick donut pan. If you are shopping for a donut pan, we suggest purchasing two of these Norpro pans here.
• Ziploc sandwich bag-- transfer the dough to a Ziploc bag. Cut off a bottom corner and pipe the donut batter into donut cavity. This hack is much easier than using a spoon; which gets messy.
• allow the donuts to completely cool in the donut pan before removing. If needed use a sharp knife cut around the edge of each donut to loosen
• after dipping donuts into a bowl of chocolate ganache top with sprinkles
• these donuts taste best when consumed within the first couple days of being baked
• store leftover baked donuts in an air tight container
• you will have ¼ cup or so leftover ganache. We enjoy our extra ganache atop pancakes or waffles.

Can you believe just how festive and delicious these donuts look? Enjoy them without the sprinkles or dress them up for any occasion.

more gluten + dairy free donut recipes to try

• oreo donuts-- these are absolutely mouthwatering. You will thank yourself for baking a batch of these.
• fruity pebble donuts-- here's a moist donut recipe that puts the fun in breakfast.
• old fashioned sour cream donuts-- these taste just like you remember enjoying as a kid. These classic donuts are delicious and full of nostalgia.
• pumpkin cinnamon sugar donuts-- incredibly soft and moist on the inside, with a sweet crunchy cinnamon sugar coating on the outside. The pumpkin flavor of these donuts is absolutely incredible too.

reader favorite dinner recipes

• homemade sloppy joes-- here's the best dinner-on-the-go recipe. This easy recipe is ready in minutes and served with warm gluten free buns for a delicious meal. We make extra meat sauce to enjoy for lunch leftovers the next day.
• mini chicken pot pies-- you'll enjoy comfort food at it's best with this recipe. And the crust is so easy to work with while the filling is so mouthwatering.
• cozy soup roundup--this roundup includes 4 must-try gluten and dairy free soups
• oven roasted salmon-- a family favorite recipe that is loaded in flavor
• pasta e fagioli soup-- copycat Olive Garden soup recipe is loaded with hearty ground sausage, fresh diced vegetables, beans, tender ditalini pasta noodles, and delicious herbs in a savory broth

lastly

There is no doubt these double chocolate donuts are so moist and fudgy. They are the perfect breakfast treat.

And your family and guests will be stunned to know they're gluten and dairy free.

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Eat well and feel well,

Jill

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