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Gluten Free Baked Chocolate Chile Mocha Donuts

January 18, 2017 *Updated* January 19, 2021 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 144 Comments

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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. 

Close up of donuts piled on a table.

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??

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Coffee and chocolate is such a delicious flavour combination. Have you tried Mocha Coffee Yogurt? What a great way to start your day.

How about a chocolate latte? Made with hot chocolate milk and espresso. Better than Starbucks!

Donuts still in the pan, right out of the oven.

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.

My hemp heart cookies are always a hit. This gluten-free cookie is made with nutritious ingredients, and super cute. Perfect for Valentine’s Day. YES, it does have chocolate!!

Baked and glazed donuts cooling on a rack.

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.

Overhead shot of the donuts piled on a table, sprinkles all around.

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.

Extreme close up of a pile of donuts on the table.

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.

Another close up (different angle) of a pile of donuts on the table.

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 | homemadeandyummy.com

Gluten Free Baked Chocolate Chile Mocha Donuts

Gluten Free Baked Chocolate Chile Mocha Donuts combine the richness of chocolate, espresso powder, and a kick of chile heat. Perfect for the afternoon "pick me up".
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Gluten Free Baking
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 18 donuts
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoons 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

For another great gluten free treat try some Hemp Heart Cookies.
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Comments

  1. Helene

    January 10, 2018 at 9:02 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      January 10, 2018 at 6:59 pm

      These are so delicious…and a fun recipe to make.

  2. Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze

    July 30, 2017 at 10:54 am

    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! 🙂

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      July 31, 2017 at 8:50 am

      These donuts are so addictive…and delicious.

  3. Donna

    June 27, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    Ahh these sound so so good, can’t wait to try them out (and then hide them from the kids 🙂 )

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      June 27, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      HAHAH…yes they did not last long in my house either.

  4. Dene' V. Alexander

    February 26, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    I love the combination of flavors you have used in these donuts!! A party in your mouth!!!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      February 26, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      They were so much fun to make…and did not last long in the house.

  5. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat

    February 05, 2017 at 11:29 am

    Love the flavour combination!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      February 05, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      Yes…simple flavours that create a totally delicious dinner.

  6. Kim

    January 28, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      January 28, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      My grandkids loved them!!

  7. Vicki Montague

    January 27, 2017 at 8:10 am

    These look delicious!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      January 27, 2017 at 8:20 am

      Thanks very much.

  8. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen

    January 27, 2017 at 8:06 am

    I’ve never made baked donuts (only fried). I like the flavor combo that you’ve used, and the decoration is so pretty!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      January 27, 2017 at 8:20 am

      Baked are sooooo much better than fried.

  9. Natalie

    January 27, 2017 at 12:05 am

    Such a fun flavor combo!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      January 27, 2017 at 8:21 am

      Thanks for stopping by. Hope you give them a try.

  10. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons

    January 25, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    It is time to get myself a doughnut pan!!!!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      January 26, 2017 at 10:05 am

      YEEEESSS!!!!

  11. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

    January 25, 2017 at 1:03 am

    Looks wonderful! Chocolate+chili+mocha – interesting flavor combo.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      January 25, 2017 at 11:57 am

      The flavours go so well together. These did not last long in our house. Even the grandkids loved them.

  12. Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery

    January 24, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    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. 🙂

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      January 25, 2017 at 11:58 am

      I know…that is what I thought when I found out about donut pans. They are so cool.

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