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Banana Bread Donuts with cashew frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Banana Bread Donuts are a delightful twist on classic banana bread, featuring a moist, spiced base baked in donut form and topped with a creamy homemade cashew frosting. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they combine the comforting flavors of ripe bananas, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a luscious vegan cashew frosting made from toasted cashews, coconut oil, and maple syrup.

Ingredients

Banana Bread Donuts

  • 1 1/2 cups (170g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Cashew Frosting

  • 2 cups (75g) raw cashews
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) almond milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a donut pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the donuts do not stick during baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This forms the base dry mix for your donuts.
  3. Prepare Wet Banana Mixture: In a shallow dish, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add both sugars, melted coconut oil, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the mashed bananas and mix thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients evenly.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the banana mixture into the bowl with the dry flour mixture. Stir gently just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender and light.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the donut batter into a piping bag for easier filling, then pipe the batter into the donut cavities, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising while baking.
  6. Bake the Donuts: Place the donut pan in the oven and bake for about 8-9 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool for 5 minutes in the pan to set, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Toast Cashews: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the raw cashews in a single layer. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top, then toast them in the oven until they are slightly golden, stirring often to prevent burning.
  9. Blend Cashew Frosting: Transfer the toasted cashews to a high-speed blender. Blend on low speed for 8-10 minutes or until creamy, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed to ensure even blending.
  10. Add Sweeteners and Spices: Pour in the coconut oil, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom into the blender with the cashew cream. Blend again for another minute until everything is well incorporated.
  11. Adjust Consistency: Add the almond milk gradually and stir carefully with a rubber spatula to combine, adjusting the frosting to a spreadable consistency suitable for piping or spreading.
  12. Frost Donuts: Transfer the cashew frosting into a piping bag and decorate each cooled banana bread donut with a generous swirl. Optionally, top with crushed nuts such as cashews or almonds for extra texture and presentation.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor intensity.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense and tough donuts.
  • Make sure to toast the cashews evenly to bring out their flavor without burning.
  • The frosting can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • For a nut-free frosting alternative, try substituting cashews with sunflower seeds but note texture changes.
  • Ensure the donuts are completely cool before frosting to prevent the cashew cream from melting.
  • Optional: sprinkle crushed nuts on top for decoration and a crunchy texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/banana-bread-donuts-with-cashew-frosting-recipe/