Keto Chow

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Peppermint Chocolate Cake Donuts

Recipe Courtesy of Maggie Hyunh. Enjoy the flavor of Christmas in these peppermint chocolate donut cakes. They can be enjoyed year round! Additionally, the recipe is keto friendly.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Servings donuts

Calories 410kcal

Equipment

silicone donut mold (optional - if using a donut mold from a different material, you may need to grease them before putting the mixture in)

Ingredients

DONUTS

4tbspcoconut oilmelted
2tbspmayonnaisethis helps make donuts moist
1tspvanilla extract
2tsppeppermint extract
3egg(s)
1/4cupheavy cream
1/2cupalmond flour
2tbspcocoa powderI used Hershey's Special Dark
1servingChocolate Mint Keto Chow(or 1 scoop)
3/4cuppowdered sweetenersugar-free sweetener of your choice
1/2tbspbeef gelatin powder
1/2tspespresso powder
1tspbaking soda
1/2tspbaking powder
pinchsalt

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT GANACHE

1/2cupheavy cream
2tbsppowdered sweetenersugar-free sweetener of your choice
1/2cupsugar-free chocolate chips
1tsppeppermint extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F.
In a blender, standing mixer, or food processor, add coconut oil, mayo, vanilla, peppermint extract, and eggs together. Mix very well.
Add the heavy whipping cream.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together your dry ingredients until there are no clumps. Add your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, making sure it's all incorporated.
Once your mixture is mixed, it is ready to be divided. Place your mixture into your donut mold. I made six donuts, though you could just as easily have seven from mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes.
To prepare your ganache, warm your heavy whipping cream in a saucepan with the sweetener until the sweetener dissolves. Then add your chocolate chips and let them melt. Once the chocolate is melted, stir in the peppermint extract.
Take your donuts and dip the tops into the ganache to coat them. Add toppings, if desired, right away before the ganache sets.
Store in a container in the fridge for up to one week.

Keyword Chocolate Mint

Photos by Sarah DeYoung

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Peppermint Cake Donuts

Serving Size

1 donut

Amount per Serving

Calories

410.4

% Daily Value*

Fat

36.1

Saturated Fat

19.9

124

Trans Fat

0.4

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

7.89

Cholesterol

119.5

Sodium

554.8

Potassium

540.7

Carbohydrates

48.9

Fiber

8.8

Sugar

1.6

Sugar Alcohol

36.16

Net Carbs

3.86

Protein

12.4

Vitamin A

593.48

Vitamin C

22.96

Calcium

212.55

Iron

1.46

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.