July 20, 2014

Glazed Chocolate Zucchini Cake Donuts

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I picked my third zucchini from the garden this weekend and I made donuts!

First of all, the glaze on these donuts is a MUST.  The donut on it's own isn't anything special, but the glaze, whether chocolate or almond make these very very tasty.

These are baked, not fried, so they are a little different than the cake donut you might be used to.

They are dense and cakey and there is a good chance you will want a glass of milk while you are eating one.

I can't decide which glaze I like better?  I take a bite of one and think I like it better until I take a bite of the other one.  Both are delicious.  
I only have one complaint.  Since these bake for such a short period of time, the zucchini doesn't have time to dissolve into the donut like it would if you were baking a loaf of zucchini bread for 45 minutes.  

So, occasionally, as you bite into the donut, you might get a "string" of zucchini.  

I would recommend shredding your zucchini as finely as possible.  I shredded mine thicker than I should have.  By shredding the zucchini finer, you will hopefully avoid the zucchini bits throughout.  

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Glazed Chocolate Zucchini Cake Donuts
adapted from:  Sweet Peas and Saffron
(Printable Recipe) or (Printable with Picture)

2 c. cake flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. zucchini, shredded 
3/4 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbl. unsalted butter, melted

Chocolate Glaze (Enough for 12 donuts)
From: Jenn@eatcakefordinner
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
4 Tbl. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. meringue powder, opt. (helps the icing harden more)
2 tsp. vanilla
2-3 Tbl. milk

Almond Glaze (Enough for 12 donuts)
From: Jenn@eatcakefordinner
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. meringue powder, opt. (helps the icing harden more)
1/2 - 3/4 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2-3 Tbl. milk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.  Squeeze excess water from shredded zucchini and add to flour mixture.  Toss to evenly coat zucchini with dry mixture.  Add the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter.  Stir until just combined.  Batter will be very thick and you might think it won't come together, but it will.

Grease donut pan with cooking spray.  Spoon batter into donut pan, filling almost full.  Bake for 8 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched or a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Cool in pan for 5 minutes.  Transfer donuts to a wire rack and cool completely.  Dip the bottom half of the donut (which will now be the top) into the glaze and top with sprinkles, if desired.  Place on a wire rack and allow icing to harden.  Makes 12-13 donuts.      

For the Chocolate Glaze: This makes enough for all of the donuts, so if you want to also make the Almond Glaze, cut this in half.  Combine powdered sugar, cocoa and meringue powder.  Add the vanilla and 1 Tablespoon of milk.  Stir together until combined.  Add a little more milk, as needed, to reach desired glaze consistency.  Dip donuts immediately. 

For the Almond Glaze: This makes enough for all of the donuts, so if you want to also make the Chocolate Glaze, then cut this in half.  Combine the powdered sugar and meringue powder.  Add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, vanilla extract and 1 Tablespoon of milk.  Stir together until combined.  Add a little more milk, as needed, to reach desired glaze consistency.  Taste and add up to another 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract, if desired.  Dip donuts immediately.      
Linked up at Time to Sparkle! and Weekend Potluck!

2 comments:

  1. Chocolate zucchini cake is one of my favorite ways to sneak zucchini into baked goods. I can't wait to try these chocolate donuts!

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  2. Visiting from Time to Sparkle link party. These look delicious, love the whole thing! I co-host Sweet and Savoury Sunday and would love for you to stop by and share this and other recipes with us. Have a great day!

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