Description
Coffee Cake Donuts are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining the soft texture of cake with a crumbly cinnamon topping. These baked donuts make for an ideal breakfast option or afternoon snack, and their warm flavors pair beautifully with coffee. Easy to prepare and fun to make, Coffee Cake Donuts are sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature, and feel free to customize with your preferred toppings for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a donut pan with non-stick spray.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the crumb topping. Cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse meal. Chill in the freezer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine sour cream, egg, melted butter, and brown sugar. Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
- Fill each mold of the donut pan with batter and sprinkle crumb topping generously over each.
- Bake for about 10-11 minutes or until donuts spring back when pressed lightly. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for best results. For added flavor variations, consider incorporating vanilla extract or using different spices like nutmeg in the batter. These donuts can be frozen for up to three months; simply reheat before serving.