Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Coffee Cake Donuts, where the soft, fluffy texture meets a sweet crumbly topping, making them an ideal treat for breakfast or any snack time. These donuts, infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, are easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Perfectly paired with a cup of coffee or tea, they transform any moment into a celebration. Enjoy these light cake donuts at brunch gatherings, cozy mornings, or as a special dessert option. With their customizable topping and versatile serving suggestions, these Coffee Cake Donuts are bound to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 6-mold donut pan with non-stick spray.
- For the crumb topping, mix granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add cold butter pieces and combine until crumbly; chill in the freezer.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine egg, sour cream, melted butter, and brown sugar until blended.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each donut mold three-quarters full with batter and sprinkle with chilled crumb topping.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes until donuts spring back when pressed. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg