Baked Apple Cinnamon Donuts

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegan butter
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground coffee
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 260 grams of flour (2 cups)
• 80 grams of brown sugar (1/2 cup)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• Pinch of ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 120 mililiters applesauce (1/2 cup)
• 60 mililiters oil (1/4 cup)
• 180 mililiters plant milk (3/4 cup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 apple
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground almonds

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C / 356°F (160°C...: Preheat the oven to 180°C / 356°F (160°C / 320°F for fan ovens) and grease the donut pan.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour,...: In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: applesauce,...: In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: applesauce, oil, plant milk, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Cut the apple in half, remove the seeds,...: Cut the apple in half, remove the seeds, and dice it into small cubes. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

5. 5

   Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients,...: Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, then fold in the diced apple and ground almonds. Mix just until no dry flour remains visible; do not over-mix.

6. 6

   Fill a piping bag with the batter, pipe...: Fill a piping bag with the batter, pipe it into the prepared donut pan (fill to the top), and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 12-14 minutes. To check if they are done, insert a toothpick into the center of a donut; it should come out clean and dry.

7. 7

   Remove the baked donuts from the oven, let...: Remove the baked donuts from the oven, let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert the pan to release the donuts onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool slightly.

8. 8

   Prepare the glaze:melt the vegan butter and cook...: Prepare the glaze:melt the vegan butter and cook it until it starts to brown, then remove it from the heat and add the maple syrup, ground coffee, cinnamon, and powdered sugar. Stir well until smooth and liquid. Dip the donuts into the glaze and return them to the rack for at least half an hour to let the glaze set before serving.