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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
    Keyword: baking, food, recipe
    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. Barbara

      February 27, 2012 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks for all the sweet comments about the donuts and especially the cookbook. I can begin to explain how much your comments brighten my day.

      Reply
    2. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl

      February 27, 2012 at 7:40 pm

      I’d buy your cookbook in a flash! These donuts look wonderful. I’m a HUGE coconut fan, and these look devine.

      Reply
    3. Traci

      February 27, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      What a wonderful looking doughnut! I am such a fan of mini doughnuts. I will be making these (I’ve got some coconut in the freezer). So excited!

      Reply
    4. Catalina @ Cake with Love

      February 26, 2012 at 9:04 pm

      OMG these look fantastic, I love the coconut on top!

      Reply
    5. 2 sisters recipes

      February 26, 2012 at 8:57 pm

      Barbara, we love your recipes! This one is Yummy!

      Reply
    6. Jersey Girl Cooks

      February 26, 2012 at 7:08 pm

      These are so cute and I am sure very tasty. Sorry your deal didn’t work out.

      Reply
    7. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      February 26, 2012 at 6:20 pm

      These sound heavenly! A classic pie rolled into a donut! Love it 🙂

      Reply
    8. Cara

      February 26, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      fabulous looking donuts! and sometimes things don’t work out because there are better things ahead! I would have loved a cookbook by you though!

      Reply
    9. teresa

      February 26, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      these are fabulous! i love coconut, and i love how cute the donuts are!

      Reply
    10. Joanne

      February 26, 2012 at 10:59 am

      I’m a huge fan of donuts and these look absolutely incredible!

      Reply
    11. Cathy at Wives with Knives

      February 26, 2012 at 5:50 am

      Just say the word “coconut” and you have my attention. I’ve seen the little donut maker and have thought it would be fun to have and I love the idea of you writing a cookbook. I would be one of your first customers, Barbara. I hope you do it!!!

      Reply
    12. Betty @ scrambled henfruit

      February 25, 2012 at 8:42 pm

      These are making me want a mini donut maker! Love the coconut- it’s one of my favorite things. I’d buy a cookbook of yours in a heartbeat. 🙂

      Reply
    13. vianney

      February 25, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      How cool to be asked to author a cookbook, sorry it didn’t pan out. These mini donuts would be a huge hit in my home!

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    14. Katie {Epicurean Mom Blog}

      February 25, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Whoaaaaa!! I need these!!! My need I mean NEED!!! That’s fantastic about the cookbook offer, with many more to come, I’m sure!! 🙂

      Reply
    15. Mercedes

      February 25, 2012 at 1:40 pm

      I think we share a true love of coconut! You are so talented with your donut recipes! And congratulations on the cookbook offer! That is so exciting and a wild dream of mine!

      Reply
    16. Melissa Warner

      February 25, 2012 at 12:24 pm

      This is such a wonderful recipe. I’ve already started salivating at the sight of these donuts. Can’t wait to try them out.

      Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      -Melissa

      Reply
    17. Asmita

      February 25, 2012 at 7:15 am

      These doughnuts look fantastic. They would get wiped out in my house in a matter of minutes.

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    18. Sara (Belly Rumbles)

      February 25, 2012 at 5:56 am

      I love coconut and I love donuts. Jut bookmarked this one for some future weekend cooking, thanks for sharing this one with us.

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    19. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      February 25, 2012 at 5:47 am

      These look wonderful!

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    20. Valérie ( France )

      February 25, 2012 at 2:39 am

      Voilà une excellente idée, j’ai l’appareil à mini donut’s, ta version me plait beaucoup, je note
      Barbara,
      Je te souhaite une excellent WE
      Valérie.

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