Coconut doughnut facts for kids
A toasted coconut donut from Brooklyn, NY
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| Place of origin | Canada, United States |
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| Serving temperature | Hot or cold |
| Main ingredients | Doughnut, coconut |
| 340 (chocolate coconut doughnut) kcal | |
| Other information | 3 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate, 18 g total fat (9 g saturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 400 g sodium (chocolate coconut doughnut) |
A coconut doughnut is a yummy type of doughnut that's popular in the United States and Canada. It usually has shredded or flaked coconut on top.
Sometimes, the coconut topping is toasted or broiled, which makes it extra crispy. You can find different kinds, like chocolate coconut doughnuts. There was even a recipe from 1959 that used orange juice in the dough and icing!
Most coconut doughnuts don't have a filling inside. But there's a different kind of coconut doughnut that does have a creamy coconut filling. These are similar to a Boston cream doughnut or jelly doughnuts, but with a delicious coconut cream.
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The Story of Coconut Doughnuts
Early Ideas for Toppings
Back in 1946, a newspaper called the Chicago Tribune suggested using coconut or chopped nuts as a topping for doughnuts. This shows that people were thinking about adding fun new flavors to doughnuts a long time ago!
A Horse's Favorite Treat
In 1964, a man named Carl Zucher, who worked for the Mister Donut company, shared a funny story. He said that a customer in Florida would feed doughnuts to his horse. The horse's absolute favorite was the toasted coconut doughnut! It seems even horses have good taste.
Famous Coconut Doughnuts
A Top Pick by Andy Ward
Writer Andy Ward once called the toasted coconut doughnut from Dunkin' Donuts "the greatest doughnut of them all." He wrote about it in an Esquire magazine article. He said that even though some food experts might not respect it, the mix of textures makes it truly special.
One of America's Best
In 1999, a coconut doughnut from the Sugar Shack doughnut shop was named one of the best in the United States! This shop was located at a Shell gas station in Somerset, Kentucky. The owners, Patrick and Audrey Godin, actually met while working at a Dunkin' Donuts when they were teenagers.
Pink Doughnuts in Seattle
In Seattle, Washington, there's a very popular doughnut shop called Top Pot Doughnuts. One of their special items is a coconut doughnut that's a "girly shade of pink." In 2005, these doughnuts even started being sold in Starbucks stores in Western Washington.
Conan O'Brien's Favorite
The famous TV host Conan O'Brien visited Toronto in 2004. While there, he tried a coconut doughnut with a coconut cream filling. He said it was a "life-altering experience" and that it "blew his mind"!
Gallery
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Chocolate white coconut
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Toasted coconut
See also
In Spanish: Dónut de coco para niños
