Description
These Baked Cinnamon Crumb Donuts offer a delightful combination of soft, fluffy donuts topped with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon crumb. Perfectly baked in the oven, these treats are an easy-to-make breakfast or snack option that captures the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with a satisfying crumb topping.
Ingredients
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Donut Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill donut pans: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Prepare crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Add the cubed cold butter and mix with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture forms crumbly pieces.
- Top the donuts: Generously sprinkle the crumb topping over each filled donut mold, ensuring an even layer.
- Bake: Bake the donuts for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean, indicating they are thoroughly cooked.
- Cool: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the donut batter to keep the texture light and fluffy.
- Make sure the butter for the crumb topping is very cold to achieve a crumbly texture.
- Using a donut pan is essential for shaping; if you don’t have one, muffin tins can be a substitute but shape and cooking time may vary.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for best freshness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with plant-based milk and use vegan butter.
