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Tender Baked Coffee Cake Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

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These tender baked coffee cake donuts feature a soft crumb with cinnamon-sugar swirls and a smooth vanilla glaze, offering a comforting and easy homemade treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Vanilla Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6 or 12-cavity donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth and cooled.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract until glossy and smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the cinnamon sugar swirl in a small bowl.
  7. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each donut cavity, add a spoonful of cinnamon sugar mixture, then top with another tablespoon of batter. Use a toothpick to swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and donuts spring back when pressed.
  9. Cool donuts in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable for the glaze.
  11. Dip the tops of cooled donuts into the glaze or spoon it over. Let glaze set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts tender. Cool donuts completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting off. For a deeper cinnamon flavor, toast the cinnamon sugar mixture briefly before swirling. If you don’t have a donut pan, use shallow muffin tins as a substitute.

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