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Coffee Cake Donuts Recipe

Coffee Cake Donuts Recipe
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Delight in these homemade Coffee Cake Donuts featuring a tender, moist crumb donut base topped with a sweet, cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, these baked donuts combine rich flavors of brown sugar and sour cream with a satisfying crunch from the crumb topping.

Ingredients

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Crumb Topping

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into pieces)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground 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 unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a 6-mold donut pan with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
  2. Make Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter pieces and quickly cut or rub them into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer the crumb topping to the freezer to chill while preparing the donut batter.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to combine evenly.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, sour cream, light brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth and well combined.
  5. Combine Batters: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients with care not to overmix, just until the batter is combined.
  6. Fill Donut Pan: Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each donut mold in the prepared pan about three-quarters full. Evenly sprinkle the chilled crumb topping over each donut.
  7. Bake: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 10 to 11 minutes, or until they spring back lightly when pressed with a finger.
  8. Cool: Allow the donuts to rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Then gently remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool for an additional few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure your egg is at room temperature to help the batter combine smoothly.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts tender and light.
  • Chilling the crumb topping in the freezer helps it maintain its texture during baking.
  • Use a piping bag for even filling and neat donut shapes.
  • These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
  • Reheat gently in a microwave or oven to refresh before serving.

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