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Baked Coffee Cake Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

Baked Coffee Cake Donuts with Vanilla Glaze
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Baked Coffee Cake Donuts with Vanilla Glaze offer a soft, fluffy, and comforting treat that combines the buttery, cinnamon-spiced flavors of classic coffee cake with a smooth vanilla glaze. These oven-baked donuts are easy to prepare, lighter than traditional fried versions, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack alongside coffee or tea.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour – quantity as per standard recipe (e.g., 2 cups)
  • Baking Powder – standard amount (e.g., 1 teaspoon)
  • Baking Soda – standard amount (e.g., 1/2 teaspoon)
  • Salt – small pinch (e.g., 1/4 teaspoon)
  • Cinnamon – about 1-2 teaspoons

Wet Ingredients

  • Butter, softened and melted – quantity (e.g., 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp for streusel)
  • Granulated Sugar – approx 3/4 cup
  • Brown Sugar – approx 1/3 cup (plus for streusel)
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Buttermilk – 3/4 cup
  • Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon

Streusel Topping

  • Brown Sugar – 1/4 cup
  • Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
  • Cold Butter – 2 tablespoons, cut into pieces
  • All-Purpose Flour – 2 tablespoons

Vanilla Glaze

  • Powdered Sugar – 1 cup
  • Vanilla Extract – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Milk or Cream – 1-2 tablespoons (adjust for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Streusel Topping: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, cold butter, and flour. Mix until crumbly but moist. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy. Add melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, stirring well to combine.
  4. Combine Wet & Dry: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Gently fold until just combined, careful not to overmix for tender, airy donuts.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Lightly grease the donut pan. Spoon batter evenly into cavities about two-thirds full. Sprinkle a generous amount of streusel topping on each donut.
  6. Bake It Right: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, until donuts spring back when touched and streusel topping is golden brown.
  7. Make the Vanilla Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk or cream until smooth and pourable. Adjust thickness by adding more sugar or milk as needed.
  8. Glaze and Cool: Allow donuts to cool slightly, then dip the tops into the vanilla glaze. Let glaze set before serving for a glossy finish.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter to prevent tough donuts.
  • Use fresh baking powder and cinnamon for best flavor and rise.
  • Softened butter blends better into the batter and streusel topping.
  • Grease the donut pan well or use non-stick spray for easy removal.
  • Dip donuts in glaze while slightly warm for optimal adhesion.
  • Customize streusel by adding chopped nuts or oats for extra texture.

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