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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Donuts

    Coconut Cream Mini Donuts

    Published by Melissa on February 24, 2012 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 47 Comments

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    These tiny little coconut cream donuts are sweet, but not too sweet, moist and light and fluffy. Frosted with a light, creamy coconut icing then sprinkled with flaky, toasted coconut.

    Recently a publishing company contacted me asking if I was interested in authoring a cookbook they want to have on the shelves for Christmas. Ultimately the deal didn’t work out, but it was flattering to be asked and I did develop this sweet little recipe in the process.

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    My dear friend Tiffany, Food Finery, let me borrow her mini donut maker. Thanks Tiff! Hopefully, one day soon, I’ll bake up a full size version and update this post with a picture and the cook time.

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    Coconut Cream Mini Donuts

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Servings: 4 dozen mini donuts
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    Donuts

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ⅓ cup canola oil
    • ¾ cup coconut milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • Coconut Icing recipe below
    • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut toasted

    Coconut Icing

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
    • 1 teaspoon coconut extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat non-stick mini donut maker.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together egg, sour cream, oil, coconut milk, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and stir until just combined.
    • Fill each donut cup about three fourths full.
    • Close the lid and bake for 3 to 5 minutes, until the tops of the donuts spring back when lightly touched. Use a wood skewer to remove donuts to a wire rack to cool.
    • Decorate donuts with Coconut Cream Icing and crushed toasted coconut.
    • Coconut Icing
    • Whisk together powdered sugar, coconut milk, and coconut extract.
    • Add more powdered sugar to thicken or more coconut milk to thin until icing reaches your desired consistency.

    Notes

    Tip: To fill donut cups without the mess, spoon batter into a piping bag or a plastic storage bag with a small corner cut off.
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    1. Sarah

      July 01, 2013 at 4:29 am

      That’s such a creative idea!! I feel like food is just more fun when it’s in donut form, whether it’s sweet or savory. And I love how pretty it is! I had featured u in the post of 7 New Ways To Make Fresh Mini Donuts At Home on AllFreshRecipes. Except ur renewly recipes!

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    2. K&B N.

      March 03, 2012 at 2:37 am

      Yum donuts with coconut. Anything tastes better with a little coconut

      ratedkb.blogspot.com

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    3. amy @ fearless homemaker

      March 01, 2012 at 8:43 am

      oh my goodness, these look divine! sorry that the book deal didn’t work out, but i’m sure there will be another, even greater option right around the corner for you!

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    4. kristy

      February 28, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      I am sold to your donuts! They don’t just sounded great but look truly mouthwatering too. Slurppppp………..
      Kristy

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    5. Deb

      February 28, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      The coconut cream donuts are compelling! I really like the idea of sweet coconut for breakfast, a delicious idea!

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    6. Jamie

      February 28, 2012 at 7:25 am

      LOL same happened to me and for some reason I was glad it didn’t work out (but then I’m not really a recipe developer like you are!). And these donuts are amazing! Your donuts kill me…. I never get donuts here and I ogle yours. Love the flavors; truly creative!

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    7. Salsan Jose

      February 28, 2012 at 12:25 am

      You are always coming with delicious recipes. Thanks for it. Above mentioned are looks really delicious. I love it.

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