How can I prevent the coconut oil from solidifying when mixing the doughnut batter?

Gently warm the almond milk in a saucepan or microwave until it's warm, not boiling, before combining it with the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract. This ensures the oil remains liquid and blends smoothly.

What gives the butterscotch icing its unique flavor profile?

The distinctive flavor comes from simmering ginger coconut sugar and coconut cream together until the mixture reduces by half, creating a rich, spicy-sweet butterscotch.

How do I know when the baked doughnuts are fully cooked?

The doughnuts are ready when their tops appear firm and golden brown after baking for approximately 18 minutes in a 350 degreesF oven.

What's the best method for removing the baked doughnuts from the pan?

Once cooled, turn the doughnut pans upside down over a clean tray and give one side of the pan a firm thwack; the doughnuts should then easily pop out.

How long does the butterscotch icing need to set on the doughnuts?

After dipping the cooled doughnuts in the icing, place them in the fridge for a couple of hours to allow the butterscotch coating to fully set and firm up.

11 years ago

Spicy Cinnamon Butterscotch Doughnuts
[Vegan]

CM By: Clémence Moulaert

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After turning vegan, I discovered a particular talent for baking delicious cruelty-free cakes and cookies.... Read More

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Several golden-brown baked vegan doughnuts, generously coated in a glossy, light brown butterscotch icing, are stacked on a white plate.

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Spicy Cinnamon Butterscotch Doughnuts [Vegan]

I love these warming and oh-so-sweet baked doughnuts. It doesn't matter if it's a late summer evening or a bitterly cold winter's day, that cinnamon smell soothes my soul! You can use ginger coconut sugar for the icing, it lends extra warmth and depth to the cream icing.

Ingredients You Need for Spicy Cinnamon Butterscotch Doughnuts [Vegan]

For the Doughnuts:

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Icing:

3 heaped tablespoons ginger coconut sugar
1 cup coconut cream

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How to Prepare Spicy Cinnamon Butterscotch Doughnuts [Vegan]

To Make the Doughnuts:

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease two six-cavity doughnut pans and set aside.
Combine the dry ingredients (flour, ground flaxseed, ground cinnamon, sugar and baking powder) in a large mixing bowl.
Gently heat the almond milk in a small saucepan or in the microwave so it's warm, not boiling. Mixing melted coconut oil with cold milk will cause the oil to solidify, which would ruin the recipe, so this step is important.
Combine the vanilla essence, warm milk and coconut oil in a small bowl, then fold into the dry ingredients. Whisk until no lumps remain.
Spoon the batter into the greased doughnut pans, tidying up the sides and middles of each cavity with a cloth. Bake for 18 minutes. The tops should be firm and golden.
Cool on a wire rack. To release the doughnuts, turn the pans upside down over a clean tray and give one of the sides of the pans a good thwack on the tray, the doughnuts should just pop out.
When they are cooled, dip the doughnuts in the icing. Place in the fridge to set for a couple of hours.

For the Icing:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut sugar and coconut cream. Let them melt into each other; stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Keep a watchful eye over the cream as it bubbles up. Give it about 10-15 minutes, until it's reduced by half. Set aside to cool.
Once the butterscotch cream is cooled, place in the fridge to set.
Once the doughnuts are baked and cooled, dip them in the icing.