For The Donut Dough

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, using a paddle attachment, blend together the margarine, eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla extract.
2. Pour the lemon juice into a 1 cup measuring cup.  Add enough almond milk to reach 1/4 cup.  Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. While the mixer is running, lowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.   
5. Gradually add the “buttermilk” and mix until the dough is smooth and completely blended.
6. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Roll and Fry the Donuts

1. While rolling out the dough pour at least 3-inches of oil into a large pot.  Using a candy thermometer to measure the temperature, bring the oil to 350°F over medium heat.
2. Cut the dough into half.  Sprinkle some additional flour on a pastry board/mat.  Roll the dough into a large rectangle, half and inch thick.
3. Using two round cutters, one large and one small, or a donut cutter, cut out donut shapes from the dough.  Bring the scraps of dough together and continue to roll and cut the dough into donut shapes, incorporating the second half of the dough.
4. Fry the donuts in batches, maintaining the temperature of the oil, around 1 minute one each side.  
5. Place the fried donuts on the prepared rack.  Repeat with all the donuts.
6. Allow the donuts to cool completely.

For the Rich Chocolate Glaze

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of powdered sugar, cocoa, corn syrup and water until completely blended.  The glaze will be very loose.
2. Add an additional cup of powdered sugar and stir together, using a spatula, until smooth.

To Finish

1. Using an offset spatula, frost the donuts with the Rich Chocolate Glaze.  Immediately decorate the donuts with your favorite sprinkles.
2. Eat immediately!