Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
- Alternately add the flour and buttermilk to the mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut wells, filling them about three-quarters full. The batter will be thick; use a toothpick to spread it evenly to the edges.
- Bake on the center rack for 10 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed. They will be pale—this is normal.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes, then invert the pan to release them onto a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, 1 tablespoon of milk, vanilla, and salt. If the glaze is too thick, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Toast the coconut in a large skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it turns mostly golden brown. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- While the donuts are still slightly warm, dip the tops into the glaze, then press into the toasted coconut so it adheres.
- Place the glazed donuts on a cooling rack to set before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with vegan butter and use buttermilk made from plant milk with a splash of lemon juice. Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can toast the coconut in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. If you don't have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes. These donuts are best served the day they are made. For extra coconut flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract to the batter.
