Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKYU MiamiBlack Cardamom Doughnuts Recipe

Black Cardamom Doughnuts Recipe

Inspired by KYU Miami
Time1h
Serves12

cheesy guava, Cha Cha matcha cream

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Ingredients

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Doughnut Base

Cheesy Guava Filling

Cha Cha Matcha Cream

Method

Prepare the Doughnut Base

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, crushed black cardamom pods, and salt.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 4

    Preheat and Prepare

    Preheat your doughnut maker or oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan if using.

  5. 5

    Fill the Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool.

Make the Cheesy Guava Filling

  1. 7

    Mix Filling Ingredients

    In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add guava paste, powdered sugar, and lime juice, mixing until well combined.

  2. 8

    Fill the Doughnuts

    Using a piping bag, fill the cooled doughnuts with the cheesy guava filling.

Prepare the Cha Cha Matcha Cream

  1. 9

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, matcha powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.

Serve

  1. 10

    Plate the Doughnuts

    Serve the filled doughnuts topped with a dollop of Cha Cha matcha cream.

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