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Coffee Cake Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

Delicious Coffee Cake Donuts with Creamy Vanilla Glaze

Indulge in these delightful Coffee Cake Donuts with Vanilla Glaze, perfect for busy mornings and sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter or vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour for denser texture
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or nutmeg for variation
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar or dark brown sugar for richness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt key for flavor enhancement
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1/2 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 large Egg room temperature for best results
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar or sugar alternative for low-calorie
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk or non-dairy milk
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar key for crunchy texture
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or other spices
  • 1/4 cup Cold Unsalted Butter keep cold for best results

Equipment

  • 6-mold donut pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 6-mold donut pan with non-stick baking spray.
  2. In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and cinnamon. Blend in cold butter until crumbly, then chill for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk together dry ingredients in one bowl, and wet ingredients in another. Combine them gently until just mixed.
  4. Fill the donut pan with the batter and top with chilled crumb topping.
  5. Bake for 10-11 minutes until lightly springy. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Whisk together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency if needed.
  7. Drizzle glaze over cooled donuts and allow it to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freezing unglazed donuts is also an option for longer storage.

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