Description
These Baked Coffee Cake Donuts with Vanilla Glaze are soft, cozy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor in every bite. They are an easy recipe for breakfast ideas, brunch spreads, sweet snacks, and homemade food ideas when you want a quick breakfast treat that feels bakery special without frying.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 12-count donut pan well.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, melted butter, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three quarters full.
6. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the donuts spring back lightly when touched and the edges are lightly golden.
7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over them. Let the glaze set for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter or the donuts can turn out dense instead of soft and tender.
Let the donuts cool fully before glazing so the vanilla glaze stays smooth and sets nicely on top.
For extra coffee cake flavor, add a light sprinkle of cinnamon sugar over the glaze before it sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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