Bakery-Style Vegan Boston Cream Donuts With Chocolate Topping

I baked this Vegan Boston Cream Donuts for my neighbor’s book club last week. The cream stayed soft under the chocolate, and my coworker loved them.

Using simple, plant-based ingredients, this recipe allows you to enjoy a bakery-style experience at home. Bake up a batch for a special occasion, or enjoy them as a delicious snack any day of the week.

Delicious Vegan Boston Cream Donuts

These vegan Boston cream donuts are filled with a luscious vanilla cream and topped with a shiny chocolate glaze. The combination of flavors and textures makes them a standout dessert, perfect for any vegan diet. This recipe yields about 12 donuts and takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and bake.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup non-dairy milk (such as almond or soy)
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegan butter (for filling)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate topping)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for chocolate topping)
• 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (for chocolate topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. Make Donut Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
3. Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Prepare Filling: While the donuts are baking, whip together the vegan butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Set aside.
5. Cool Donuts: After baking, allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Fill Donuts: Once cooled, use a piping bag or a small knife to fill each donut with the vanilla cream mixture.
7. Make Chocolate Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and non-dairy milk until smooth.
8. Glaze Donuts: Dip the tops of each filled donut into the chocolate topping to coat or drizzle over them for a decorative finish.
9. Serve: Allow the chocolate to set slightly before serving. Enjoy these vegan Boston cream donuts fresh or store them in an airtight container.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 donuts
• Calories: 210kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 32g

I store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. The stay soft, and I serve the day you make them.