In case you haven’t noticed, I love doughnuts. Honest to goodness, sometimes I get up in the morning and I whip up a batch without blinking an eye. While the coffee is brewing, I am working on some doughnut concoction. On this particular morning I just wanted a plain chocolate cake doughnut. With marshmallows. And coconut, and sprinkles, and…
And I didn’t have sprinkles!
I’ve been working on a couple of projects with my daughter, making lots of sparkly things with whatever we can find, including sprinkles, and that’s where they all went. I didn’t realize that until after the doughnuts were done. I was disappointed, but only for a minute. Who needs sprinkles when you have shredded coconut and food color. Thus, these Chocolate Cake Doughnuts with Marshmallow Fluff and Shredded Coconut were born.
The only complaint I had about these doughnuts was about the color of the “sprinkles”. Ana, my 3 year-old, was upset that the shredded coconut wasn’t a color of her choice. When I asked her what color she wanted, she said orange because, “Hawoween is coming!”. I explained to her that Halloween was 3 weeks away and we had plenty of time to make these doughnuts again. Every day since I told her that, she has been asking me, “Is today Hawoween?”. I forgot that 3 weeks to a 3 year old could mean now, tomorrow, next month…
You know what I plan to do with these chocolate doughnuts the next time around? Add peanut butter with the marshmallow fluff and make it a fluffernutter doughnut!
ENJOY!
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Marshmallow Fluff
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- Food Color (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Lightly grease a doughnut pan.
- In a medium-sized bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and cocoa powder; set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl combine egg, vanilla, milk and sour cream; beat on low just until incorporated.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the milk mixture and mix with a spoon just until combined; don't overmix.
- Pour the batter into a piping bag with a wide tip and pipe into doughnut holes.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the top of the doughnut springs back when touched.
- Remove from oven and let cool for two minutes, before inverting onto a cooling rack. Let cool.
- In the meantime prepare the shredded coconut with the food color, if using.
- Put the shredded coconut in a ziploc bag, add 3 drops of food color in the ziploc bag, seal it, and work it with your fingers until completely colored.
- Spread Marshmallow Fluff on top of doughnut and top with shredded coconut.
- Serve immediately.
- Best when eaten same day.
WW SmartPoints: 10
Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) says
Brilliant idea to add color to the shredded coconut! I smile at your post because I can barely put hot water in my teapot before having that first sip of tea so whipping up doughnuts seem a miracle to me first thing in the morning. 🙂 These are gorgeous, Kate!
Terra says
I love the idea of coloring the shredded coconut, so much better than sugary sprinkles. Your doughnuts look fantastic! AND your daughter is adorable! My niece is the same way, I say I will see you next week…and she always says “is that tomorrow?” LOL!!! Sending hugs your way, Terra
Liz says
Oooh, I love purple coconut sprinkles a whole lot better than regular sprinkles!!! These sound fantastic! Time to dust off my doughnut pans 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
These doughnuts are fantastic with purple coconut sprinkles.
Lora @cakeduchess says
Where do I begin??How about with me trying a couple of these now;)Love the fabulous and pretty topping!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Um even my four year old daughter keep asking when is Halloween party. Gahhh! I told you 1000 times!!!
Person’s real creativity only comes out when you don’t have anything. It was such a gorgeous idea that you used shredded coconut AND I LOOOOOOVE the purple color! The pictures look so beautiful. Purple is my daughter’s favorite color too along with – of courses- pink. 😉 I’m jealous you love donuts and you look fit!! =)
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Beautiful doughnuts, I love the coconut topping!
Kankana says
Anna is so cute 🙂 I am sure she will love your halloween version of the doughnut!
Kim - Liv Life says
We have a sprinkle thief in our house… I have a feeling it has to do with one 13 year old sprinkle loving girl who tends to pour a few tablespoon fulls into a bowl and simply eat them. As such, our sprinkle supply is always low.
We have just discovered how easy it is to make donuts!! I haven’t found “the” recipe yet, but we only have two tries under our belt. Today Liv is “sick”, so we have a day of baking planned as she skips school to “get better”. Somehow, I think sprinkles and donuts will make everything ok!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
Looks like I’m going to need to make doughnuts soon! I’m so glad that you are making lots of sparkly items with your daughter.
Ramona says
I would love a taste of this batch and the next batch with the peanut butter. YUM!! I’m excited for a Halloween version too. 🙂
Carolyn says
Not a huge fan of marshmallow fluff, but those donuts look mighty tempting!!!
baker street says
Oh my! This is topping my must bake list! I love everything – chocolate, the marshmallow fluff and the shredded coconut – EVERYTHING! Absolutely delicious! 🙂
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
You know, I’ve never made doughnuts. I think I’m too afraid that I’ll be disappointed in the fact that they’re baked, not fried. 🙂 These look so delicious though…it makes me want to give them a try, especially to be able to make these for Dudette…they’re almost like s’more doughnuts!