Gluten Free Baked Chocolate Chile Mocha Donuts combines the richness of chocolate with a little heat. Throw in some espresso powder and you have the perfect afternoon “pick me up” treat.
Do you like donuts? Do you find yourself driving to your favourite coffee shop to grab a treat? Have you ever tried making donuts at home? Have you ever tried breakfast donuts? If not, you don’t know what you are missing. How about baked pumpkin donuts?
Baking donuts is so much fun. Seriously why did I not know of this long ago? My baba would make “cake” donuts. Any excuse to buy more kitchen toys works for me. You can’t bake donuts without donut pans right??
Well, you actually can. Baba didn’t have donut pans. She rolled the dough and used a cookie cutter. Don’t get me wrong, they were delicious for sure. However, I LOVE buying stuff for the kitchen (I need a bigger kitchen), so now I have donut pans.
Gluten Free Baking
A challenge is always a good thing for me. Experimenting with gluten free baking is something I do every so often. With all the different types of flours, gluten free baking has come a long way since its beginnings.
Today you can find all kinds of gluten free pasta, bread and baked goods in the grocery stores. Have you ever tried any gluten free? You can’t tell the difference. We actually prefer gluten free pasta over regular pasta.
Since we have some friends that prefer gluten free baking, I am always on the lookout for something new and exciting to make. These Gluten Free Baked Chocolate Chile Mocha Donuts are a hit!!
Baked Not Fried
Do you like fried foods? Some people totally crave it. We don’t like deep fried anything in our house. Fries, chicken wings, egg rolls, and even bacon, if it can be baked (or grilled) that is how we make it.
Baking donuts is so much fun. It really is not much different than making cupcakes or muffins. Mix up the batter and put it in the pan. The easiest way I have found to get the batter in the pan is with a piping bag and large tip.
What’s Your Favourite Flavour?
The possibilities are endless when baking donuts. Whatever you can think up, you can bake. In our house chocolate is always a hit. We also like spicy. Have you ever tried the Starbucks Chile Mocha or the Lindt Excellence Chili?
Combining our favourite flavours of coffee and chocolate, adding some heat from Aleppo chilies, tasty donuts are only minutes away. Dipped in a chocolate milk glaze, these are the perfect afternoon treat.
If you haven’t already tried baking donuts at home, get some donut pans and experiment. You won’t be disappointed. Fresh donuts are always a hit.
Coming home from school, an afternoon coffee break, or even to say “I Love You”, these Gluten Free Baked Chocolate Chile Mocha Donuts will win them over every time!!
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Looking for another great gluten free treat? Try some Hemp Heart Cookies.
Gluten Free Baked Chocolate Chile Mocha Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp Aleppo chili flakes (or your choice of chili powder)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (melted)
- 2 cups gluten free flour blend
For the Chocolate Milk Glaze:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- chocolate milk (to thin the glaze)
Instructions
For the Donuts:
- Preheat oven to 375º F and spray your donut pans with cooking spray.
- In a bowl sift flour, espresso powder, baking powder and chile flakes. Set aside.
- Using a mixer (hand held or stand) beat butter, cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs (one at a time).
- Melt your chocolate chips. (I used the microwave).
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter/sugar mixture. Beat until just combined. Do not over mix.
- Blend in the melted chocolate.
- Place batter into piping bag that has a large nozzle/tip attached.
- Pipe batter into pans.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Take donuts out of pan and place on cooling rack.
For the Chocolate Milk Glaze:
- Combine icing sugar and chocolate milk to form a glaze. Add the milk SLOWLY to the icing sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
- Dip each donut into the glaze. Decorate with sprinkles (optional). Let harden.
- ENJOY!!
Notes
Helene
OMG your donuts look so pretty and chili really sounds like an explosive experience. I can imagine those going well among the locals here at a community feast or they would make great valentines bites too.
Homemade & Yummy
These are so delicious…and a fun recipe to make.
Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze
Chocolate and chili is one of my favorite combinations. And donuts are my favorite indulgence. I think you’ve convinced me to buy a donut pan! 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
These donuts are so addictive…and delicious.
Donna
Ahh these sound so so good, can’t wait to try them out (and then hide them from the kids 🙂 )
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…yes they did not last long in my house either.
Dene' V. Alexander
I love the combination of flavors you have used in these donuts!! A party in your mouth!!!
Homemade & Yummy
They were so much fun to make…and did not last long in the house.
Sasha @ Eat Love Eat
Love the flavour combination!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes…simple flavours that create a totally delicious dinner.
Kim
I absolutely love baking homemade donuts and I love that these are gluten-free and include espresso! I can’t wait to try this recipe. I’m thinking it would be perfect for my kiddos for Valentine’s Day morning!
Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids loved them!!
Vicki Montague
These look delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks very much.
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
I’ve never made baked donuts (only fried). I like the flavor combo that you’ve used, and the decoration is so pretty!
Homemade & Yummy
Baked are sooooo much better than fried.
Natalie
Such a fun flavor combo!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks for stopping by. Hope you give them a try.
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
It is time to get myself a doughnut pan!!!!
Homemade & Yummy
YEEEESSS!!!!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Looks wonderful! Chocolate+chili+mocha – interesting flavor combo.
Homemade & Yummy
The flavours go so well together. These did not last long in our house. Even the grandkids loved them.
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
I had no idea doughnut pans were a thing! I always wondered how food bloggers managed such perfectly round, uniform doughnuts – mind blown! Love the colorful sugar crystals on top. 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
I know…that is what I thought when I found out about donut pans. They are so cool.
Chef Mireille
love all the Mexican flavors in these!
Homemade & Yummy
Spicy and sweet….a winning combination.
Maria
I love an excuse to use my donut pan and to remake a tradition bad food into good. 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Yup…baked donuts are much healthier for sure.
Khadija
I am very scared to even think of trying to bake donuts , my grandmother also never had donut pans she deep fried them but they were always perfectly shaped ! I feel like donuts are a different ballgame from muffins and cakes ,, what advice can you give me to begin? In terms of what to pay attention to ? I would love to make my own gluten free donuts
Homemade & Yummy
Don’t be scared..it’s not much different than making muffins or cupcakes. Give it a try…you will see how easy it is.
Silvia @ Garden in the Kitchen
Yes, espresso does make everything better! I don’t know who the genius was that decided to add espresso to baked good, but that is the best thing EVER. Love that these are gluten-free as well.
Homemade & Yummy
Chocolate and espresso is a match made in heaven.
Jennifer A Stewart
I am lucky that I am not required to do gluten free but still enjoy the gluten free recipes. I bought some doughnut baking pans, regular size and the minis, and love finding new recipes for them. These sound so great with the hint of spiciness with the chocolate! Love the combo and those sprinkles on top really remind me of my childhood!
Homemade & Yummy
We don’t require gluten free here either, but I love to experiment. You would not tell the difference..they are delicious.
debi at Life Currents
I have one of these donut pans, and we have been talking about getting it out and making some. These are the perfect thing to make with the pan. I love all the sprinkles you have on them too!
Homemade & Yummy
They are so much fun to make…and delicious to eat.
Molly Kumar
These donuts look so cute and perfect for Valentines. I love the fact that they are baked & glutenfree, so 2 good reasons to eat that 2nd or 3rd extra one 😉 Whenever I go shopping, I’ve to remind myself that I’ve even run out of the hiding spaces, leave alone the kitchen cabinets.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHA…yes finding more space is a challenge all on its own. The pans are small…so it’s not hard to hide them away.
Hanady | Recipe Nomad
Mmm!! You did a great job on these donuts! The icing looks so good I want to lick one on my screen lol!!
Kne
Homemade & Yummy
They were fun to make…and so fun to eat.
swathi
I too make gluten free dishes occasionally. Your baked donuts with chocolate , chilie and mocha sounds perfect for the breakfast. I like that pink colored sugar sprinkle which make this great valentine dish.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I guess breakfast would be a great time to enjoy them as well.
Jolina
Haha I would find any excuse to buy new stuff for the kitchen too! So yay for baked doughnuts and a new doughnut pan. We don’t mind frying though…it just drives our smoke detector crazy! I haven’t actually tried making doughnuts at home, so this would be a great way to start.
Homemade & Yummy
I have never really liked the “fried” donuts….I always feel crappy after eating them. Now…baked donuts on the other hand…they are totally delicious. Us food bloggers always need a reason to buy new tools right?? You can’t make donuts without a pan (even though baba didn’t have any trouble).
Noel Lizotte
Isn’t that the truth about building a bigger kitchen to store our pans?! “No honey, this is inventory, not waste.” Chili and chocolate is my latest favorite surprise combination. People are always amazed when I tell them what the secret ingredient is.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…yes inventory…you are right. Chili and chocolate pair so well together.
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
See, this is exactly why I need to purchase a donut pan! I was just telling my friend the other day that I haven’t had a donut in years since the shops don’t seem to sell gluten free. Thanks for the recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
YUP…get yourself a pan…and bake up some gluten free donuts. You will be so happy!!
Megan Marlowe
I absolutely love a little spice in my chocolate. The Starbucks Chile Mocha is one of my favorites and I use my donut pan far too little. Can’t wait to try these!
Homemade & Yummy
This is the perfect reason to pull out those pans….and I love that Starbucks drink too!!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I am like you. I buy way too many kitchen gadgets but also use them quite a bit. No kitchen is big enough for food bloggers. The donuts look amazing and baked ones are a bonus. You have hit the right track with the chile, chocolate and espresso and the clicks are amazing!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes…NO kitchen is big enough. I know for a fact if mine was bigger, I would buy MORE stuff. These donuts are so delicious…they did not last long in our house.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
Your donuts certainly look tempting and I’m like you — I love kitchen gadgets of all kinds. I don’t have a donut pan nor have I made donuts for several years. The recipe is urging me to get off my duff and make some. The colored sugar is the perfect finish.
Homemade & Yummy
YES go get a pan…well at least 2 (since one pan only makes 6 donuts). Once you bake these…the donut shop does not compare!!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
Wow, I love the combination of flavors you’ve got going on in these donuts. And I’m all about new kitchen anything myself. I think I’m starting to run out of space though. But I guess you can always make room for things like donut pans..:)
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…well actually 2 donut pans. I know if I had a bigger kitchen I would be buying more stuff!!
Byron Thomas
Oh, these donuts are so cute! I love the pink tint to the sugar sprinkles. I have been wanting a donut pan for soooooo long. But, I keep reminding myself that I am running out of storage room in my kitchen. I think that’s one of the biggest downfalls of being a food blogger – we collect way too many dishes and things. 🙂
I love that these little guys are gluten free too – that makes me think I can eat two. 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Yup us food bloggers do collect A LOT of stuff….but hey, you can’t make stuff without stuff right!! YES eat 2…they are so delicious.
Eileen Kelly
I started baking donuts about 6 months ago and we love them. Your recipe is such a great blend of spice and sweet. I have been experimenting with gluten free flour so I am looking forward to making these for my family.
Homemade & Yummy
You would never know they are gluten free. They did not last long in our house.
Natalie | Natalie's Food & Health
You’ve read my mind! I’m dreaming about donuts for last few days and I was just looking for some inspiration. These donuts look so delicious. I love espresso-chili combo here. Pinning to try these!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you enjoy them as much as WE DID. I think I will have to make more …. like really soon.
amy
Such big flavors in these beauties! I love that they are baked instead of fried!
Homemade & Yummy
Baked taste so much better…and are so fun to make.