The coconut doughnut is a variety of doughnut covered with shredded coconut,  served hot or cold that originated from the United States and Canada.
The coconut doughnut (or coconut donut) is a variety of doughnut in the United States and Canada that is usually covered or topped with shredded or flaked coconut topping. It is often toasted or broiled, and there are variations made with chocolate and, in a 1959 recipe, orange juice in the dough and icing. Canada, United States 
