Plain Cake Donut Recipe

Name: Plain Cake Donut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup melted refined coconut oil or canola oil, plus more for brushing the trays; 1 cup vegan sugar; 3/4 cup white or brown rice flour; 1/3 cup garbanzo and fava bean flour; 1/2 cup potato starch; 1/4 cup arrowroot; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup vanilla extract; 1/2 cup hot water

Servings: persons

1/3 cup melted refined coconut oil or canola oil, plus more for brushing the trays
1 cup vegan sugar
3/4 cup white or brown rice flour
1/3 cup garbanzo and fava bean flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1/4 cup arrowroot
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Brush 2 six-mold donut trays with coconut oil and set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flours, potato starch, arrowroot, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, and baking soda. Add the coconut oil, applesauce, vanilla, and hot water and continue mixing with a rubber spatula just until the ingredients are combined. Using a melon-baller or tablespoon, drop 2 1/2 tablespoons of batter into each donut mold. Using a toothpick, spread the batter evenly around the mold.
3
Bake for 8 minutes, rotate, and continue to bake until the donuts are golden brown, about 7 minutes more. Let cool in the molds for 5 minutes if sprinkling with toppings such as cinnamon sugar, or 15 minutes if using glaze or icing. Run a knife around the donuts in the molds, lift them out, and place them on a baking sheet. Coat them in
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564

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup melted refined coconut oil or canola oil, plus more for brushing the trays, 1 cup vegan sugar, 3/4 cup white or brown rice flour, 1/3 cup garbanzo and fava bean flour, and more.

Yes, Plain Cake Donut falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Plain Cake Donut

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Variations & substitutions

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