Yes I did. I'm damn proud of myself. Well, I'm also proud of my lovely assistant and photographer Danielle. My mom and I both have this cookbook:
My mom is gluten-free and she is feeling a lot better than she used to, so I figure it's worth a shot. She also insisted that doughnuts of the chocolate persuasion HAD to be made for her. So I made 'em. *shrugs*
If you can see that, skip to the next picture. If not, pay freakin' attention 'cuz I'm gonna reiterate the ingredients. There's an extra tbsp of cocoa, a cup of sugar, and some milk that go into the frosting that I'm omitting for now.
1 1/2 cups (210g) all purpose gluten-free flour
3/4 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg (it really does taste better, but it really is a pain in the ass)
2/3 cup (145g) packed light brown sugar
4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
4 tbsp (55g) canola oil
2 XL eggs, at room temp., lightly beaten (I didn't do that part)
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup + 2 tbsp (14 tbsp) heavy cream, at room temp.
(I also added 1/4 cup of Splenda)
Now, go preheat your oven to 350 F and grease some muffin pans (or those nifty mini-doughnut pans).
1 1/2 cups (210g) all purpose gluten-free flour
3/4 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg (it really does taste better, but it really is a pain in the ass)
2/3 cup (145g) packed light brown sugar
4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
4 tbsp (55g) canola oil
2 XL eggs, at room temp., lightly beaten (I didn't do that part)
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup + 2 tbsp (14 tbsp) heavy cream, at room temp.
(I also added 1/4 cup of Splenda)
Now, go preheat your oven to 350 F and grease some muffin pans (or those nifty mini-doughnut pans).
Here's the part where I half-listen to the instructions. I threw all the ingredients into the mixing bowl and fired her up. The recipe says you have to do it differently, but I never do it that way 'cuz it takes too long, I'm impatient, and I'm lazy.
I then put the batter into a plastic baggie and cut off a corner to make it so I could pipe the batter into the muffin tins. This kinda worked. I used crappy dollar store baggies and they kept exploding. For the most part, it worked really well and I had little turd-looking doughnuts in the bottoms of the muffin cups.
See?! I'm not being facetious! They look like poo... I am also a five year old... Put the turds, I mean, doughnuts into the oven for 10 min. While they're baking, mix up the frosting.
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup confectioners sugar (I used store-brand Splenda)
2-4 tbsp milk or buttermilk (I used milk)
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup confectioners sugar (I used store-brand Splenda)
2-4 tbsp milk or buttermilk (I used milk)
Take out your doughnut-turds and set them on wire racks over wax paper or paper towels to cool. This is so the frosting doesn't make a mess on your counter. Have I mentioned that Danielle is a genius and everyone needs to read her blog Film Making and Cookie Baking? I have? Tough. Go look at her blog!
When they're cooled, top with frosting and sprinkles. I'd have a picture of the finished doughnuts with frosting and sprinkles, but we were too busy enjoying the turds of our labor to take pictures. They are delicious!!! My mom woke me up with hugs and kisses and professions of my awesome (which I knew already). It was very annoying. The woman hasn't had a doughnut in months though, so I understand her reaction. I love these doughnuts (even if they look poop-ish) and I hope you do too. Embrace the five year old within and get creative with your batter piping. >:D
[EDIT] So D did actually take pics of the finished treats. Here they are:
[EDIT] So D did actually take pics of the finished treats. Here they are:
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