Samoa Donuts Chocolate Caramel (Printer-Friendly)

Buttery Samoa donuts with dark chocolate, caramel drizzle, and toasted coconut for a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

13 - 120 grams caramel candies
14 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
15 - 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
16 - 115 grams dark chocolate melting wafers

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly oil the donut pan to prevent sticking.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, ground nutmeg, sugar, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - Add milk, sour cream, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; mix until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
04 - Transfer batter into a piping bag or resealable bag with a corner cut off, then pipe the batter evenly into each donut cavity, filling approximately two-thirds full.
05 - Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until tops are springy and a toothpick inserted comes out clean; cool donuts on a wire rack.
06 - Melt dark chocolate wafers in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently; dip the bottom of each cooled donut into the chocolate and place chocolate side up on a rack to set.
07 - Melt caramel candies with milk in the microwave, stirring until smooth; stir in salt and toasted coconut until evenly combined.
08 - Spread the warm caramel and coconut mixture over each chocolate-coated donut; allow to set briefly before drizzling remaining melted chocolate in a zigzag pattern across the tops.
09 - Let the topping set completely before serving or storing in an airtight container at room temperature.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Toast shredded coconut in a dry pan or oven for enhanced flavor and texture.
02 - Use a piping bag to achieve uniform donut shapes.
03 - Store cooled donuts in an airtight container for up to three days; freeze without topping for longer storage.