Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Coffee Cake Donuts, a perfect fusion of sweet, soft donuts with a crumbly cinnamon topping that evokes the comforting flavors of traditional coffee cake. These baked treats are not only easy to make but also versatile enough for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy afternoon snack. Enjoy them warm alongside your favorite cup of coffee for an irresistible pairing that will brighten your day. With their light and fluffy texture, these donuts are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- 1/4 cup butter (cold, for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a donut pan with non-stick baking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the crumb topping. Add cold butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Place in the freezer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sour cream, egg, melted butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each mold in the donut pan about three-quarters full with batter and sprinkle with the chilled crumb topping.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes until donuts spring back when pressed. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg