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Coffee Cake Donuts Recipe

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Delight in these moist and flavorful Coffee Cake Donuts topped with a sweet cinnamon crumb. Baked to perfection, these donuts blend the classic coffee cake taste with a light, airy texture, making them ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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Crumb Topping

  • 1/4 cup butter, cold and cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Donuts

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 6-mold donut pan with non-stick baking spray to ensure easy removal of the donuts later.
  2. Make the crumb topping: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and quickly cut or rub it into the mixture until it forms a coarse, crumbly texture. Place the crumb topping in the freezer to chill while preparing the donut batter.
  3. Mix dry ingredients for donuts: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  4. Mix wet ingredients for donuts: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, light brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth and uniform.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, taking care not to overmix to keep the batter light and tender.
  6. Fill donut pan and add topping: Spoon the batter or use a piping bag to evenly fill each mold in the prepared donut pan. Sprinkle the chilled crumb topping generously over each donut portion.
  7. Bake the donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then gently remove them and transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter for the crumb topping is very cold to create a crumbly texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
  • Use a piping bag for a cleaner fill in the donut pan, but a spoon works just as well.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with a non-dairy yogurt alternative and butter with a plant-based margarine.

Keywords: coffee cake donuts, crumb topping, baked donuts, breakfast sweets, cinnamon crumb donuts

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