1batch Maple Cashew “Cream Cheese” Frostingrecipe follows
¼cupchopped pistachios or cashewsoptional garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray 2 (6-count) doughnut pans with cooking spray.
Combine the beets and oil in a food processor and process until smooth.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another mixing bowl, whisk together the beet mixture, maple syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Spoon or pipe the batter into the doughnut pans, filling each form about ¾ full. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until the doughnuts spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Frost with frosting and sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired.