Brace yourself—Espresso-Filled Coffee Doughnuts are here to caffeinate your soul and silence your inner morning gremlin in one fluffy bite. They’re baked, not fried—because your oven still works and your ex doesn’t. Each bite hits with a cozy coffee flavor, then BAM—espresso cream filling says “you deserve better, queen.” They’re vegan because compassion is chic, and dairy is so last breakup. You get all the indulgence, zero drama, and the satisfaction of not crying into your latte. Perfect for brunch, PMS cravings, or flexing on your coworkers. Honestly, these doughnuts are the self-care routine you’ve been pretending to have.
Espresso-Filled Coffee Doughnuts
Rich, tender doughnuts with bold coffee flavor and a silky espresso cream filling. Completely vegan, incredibly extra, and worth every bite.
Ingredients
Doughnuts:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Espresso Filling:
- ½ cup vegan butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tbsp brewed espresso
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Splash of plant-based milk if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the doughnut pan like your life depends on it.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk almond milk, coffee, oil, vanilla, and vinegar in a separate bowl.
- Pour wet mix into dry ingredients and stir until smooth. No overthinking allowed.
- Spoon batter into doughnut pan, filling each well about ¾ full.
- Bake 15 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden. Let them cool like your DMs.
- For filling: beat vegan butter, powdered sugar, espresso powder, brewed espresso, and vanilla until creamy.
- Add plant milk a teaspoon at a time for pipeable consistency.
- Transfer espresso cream into a piping bag.
- Once doughnuts cool, poke and fill each one with the espresso cream. Be generous—it’s your day.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 265
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (% Daily Value Per Serving)
- Iron: 9%
- Calcium: 7%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Folate: 5%
- Vitamin B6: 3%
Extra Notes & Tips
- Add a pinch of cocoa powder to the dough for mocha vibes.
- Chill the filling before piping if it feels too soft.
- Sprinkle crushed espresso beans on top for dramatic flair.
- Pair with a strong latte and stronger boundaries.
- Store leftovers in the fridge, if any survive the hour
