Who needs therapy when you’ve got Mocha Coffee Doughnuts that understand you better than your group chat ever could? These caffeine-kissed, chocolate-drenched treats don’t judge—they just show up soft, sweet, and ready to ruin your diet (again). With rich espresso vibes and fudgy flavor, they’re basically breakfast disguised as self-care. Baked, not fried, because we’re classy like that. And yes, they’re vegan, because cruelty doesn’t pair well with mocha. Whether you’re dodging meetings or just avoiding your ex’s Instagram, these little doughy devils deliver the comfort you actually asked for. So, grab a whisk. Bake. Brag. Repeat.
Mocha Coffee Doughnuts
Soft, fluffy mocha coffee doughnuts baked to perfection and dipped in a dreamy glaze. They're plant-based, caffeinated, and fully fabulous.
Ingredients
For the doughnuts:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup almond milk unsweetened
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the mocha glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp almond milk optional, for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the doughnut pan like your life depends on it.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, espresso, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine almond milk, oil, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Batter should look like cake, not soup.
- Fill each doughnut mold ¾ full. Bake for 12 minutes, or until they spring back when touched.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, coffee, cocoa, and almond milk in a saucepan over low heat until silky.
- Dip the tops of each doughnut into the glaze. Let them set on the rack.
- Try not to eat all of them while pretending to “just taste test.”
- Store extras in an airtight container… assuming they survive that long.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 215
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (%DV per serving)
- Iron: 9%
- Calcium: 5%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Folate: 4%
- Vitamin B6: 4%
Extra Tips to Boost Flavor
- Swap espresso powder for real brewed espresso in the batter for more drama.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne if you’re feeling spicy.
- Want crunch? Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the glaze.
- Store them in the fridge and warm them for 10 seconds—pure magic.
- Serve with iced oat milk latte and an attitude.
