Combine half the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until just combined. Add the milk and stir. Add remaining dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Pour batter into each doughnut slot. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pans and cool for a few minutes.
For the Glaze
Glaze: In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract and whisk to combine until desired consistency.
Dip the top half of each doughnut into glaze and then into the shredded coconut
if desired. Enjoy!