Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup vegan sugar
- ½ cup vegan butter, melted
- ½ cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup vegan cream cheese
- ¼ cup vegan heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons vegan powdered sugar
Special Equipment Needed:
- Doughnut pan
- Piping bag
- Electric mixer
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a doughnut pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, mix together vegan sugar, melted vegan butter, almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract until combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the doughnuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, melt the vegan dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
9. Dip the cooled doughnuts in the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
10. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
11. In a medium bowl, beat together the vegan cream cheese, vegan heavy cream, and vegan powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
12. Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag and pipe the cream cheese mixture onto the cooled doughnuts.
13. Serve the doughnuts immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: 12 doughnuts
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 3g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Vegan sugar can be substituted with regular sugar.
- Almond milk can be substituted with any other plant-based milk.
- Apple cider vinegar can be substituted with white vinegar.
- Vegan dark chocolate chips can be substituted with regular dark chocolate chips.
- Coconut oil can be substituted with any other neutral-flavored oil.
- Vegan cream cheese can be substituted with regular cream cheese.
- Vegan heavy cream can be substituted with regular heavy cream.
- Vegan powdered sugar can be substituted with regular powdered sugar.
Variations:
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a nut-free version, substitute the almond milk with any other plant-based milk.
- For a sugar-free version, substitute the vegan sugar with a sugar-free sweetener.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the vegan cream cheese with a dairy-free cream cheese and the vegan heavy cream with a dairy-free heavy cream.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to not overmix the batter or the doughnuts will be dense and heavy.
- For the best results, use a piping bag to pipe the cream cheese mixture onto the doughnuts.
- If the doughnuts are too soft to dip in the melted chocolate, place them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before dipping.
Storage Instructions:
Store the doughnuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat the doughnuts in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
Presentation Ideas:
- Serve the doughnuts on a platter with fresh berries and mint leaves.
- Stack the doughnuts on a cake stand for a beautiful presentation.
Garnishes:
- Sprinkle the doughnuts with vegan dark chocolate chips.
- Drizzle the doughnuts with melted vegan white chocolate.
- Sprinkle the doughnuts with crushed vegan cookies.
Pairings:
- Serve the doughnuts with a cup of vegan hot chocolate.
- Serve the doughnuts with a glass of vegan almond milk.
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Serve the doughnuts with a side of vegan yogurt.
- Serve the doughnuts with a side of vegan granola.
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the doughnuts are too dense, make sure to not overmix the batter.
- If the doughnuts are too dry, make sure to not overbake them.
Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure to use a food thermometer to ensure the doughnuts are cooked through.
- Make sure to store the doughnuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Food History:
Boston cream doughnuts are a classic American dessert that originated in Boston, Massachusetts in the 19th century.
Flavor Profiles:
The doughnuts are sweet and fluffy with a creamy and rich center.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the doughnuts with a scoop of vegan ice cream.
- Serve the doughnuts with a drizzle of vegan caramel sauce.
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