Coconut Ladoo Donuts
Soft baked donuts coated in coconut and cardamom sugar, a fun twist on the classic Indian sweet.
Servings: 10
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 180 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g sugar ½ cup
- 7 g baking powder 1½ tsp
- 1 g salt ¼ tsp
- 120 ml coconut milk ½ cup
- 80 ml vegetable oil ⅓ cup
- 1 large egg
- 2.5 ml vanilla extract
- 2.5 g ground cardamom ½ tsp
For the coating:
- 45 g melted butter 3 tbsp
- 50 g desiccated coconut ½ cup
- 25 g sugar 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
- In another, whisk coconut milk, oil, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine both mixtures and stir just until smooth.
- Spoon into the donut pan and bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden.
- Cool 5 minutes, then brush with melted butter Coconut Ladoo Donuts
Notes
Ingredient swaps
- You can use desiccated or finely shredded coconut, but desiccated gives a cleaner finish.
- Swap vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a deeper coconut flavor.
- Brown sugar can be used instead of white sugar for a slightly richer taste.
- Mix the batter just until combined to keep the donuts soft.
- Let the donuts cool slightly before coating so the butter sticks without making them greasy.
- Gently roll in the coconut mixture rather than pressing to keep the coating light.
- These donuts keep well at room temperature for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 4 days and bring to room temperature before serving.
- They can also be frozen (uncoated) and warmed gently before serving.
- Serve with tea or coffee for a simple treat.
- Add a light dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- Pair with fresh fruit for a lighter plate.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for warmth.
- Dip half of each donut in melted chocolate for a dessert-style finish.
- Mix a little lime zest into the coconut coating for a fresh contrast.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg