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Coffee Cake Donuts Recipe

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Delicious coffee cake donuts featuring a soft, tender crumb cake base topped with a sweet cinnamon crumb topping, perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.

Ingredients

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For the Donuts

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Coffee Cake Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Donut Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until combined. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, careful not to overmix.
  2. Make the Coffee Cake Topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold diced butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  3. Fill and Top Donut Pan: Lightly grease a donut pan. Spoon the batter into each cavity, filling about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each donut.
  4. Bake the Donuts: Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts tender.
  • Ensure the butter for the topping is cold for optimal crumb texture.
  • Buttermilk can be substituted with milk and a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.

Keywords: Coffee Cake Donuts, Breakfast Donuts, Coffee Crumb Donuts, Cinnamon Donuts

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