Description
These Baked Cinnamon Crumb Donuts are a delightful twist on traditional fried donuts, featuring a tender cake-like texture infused with warm cinnamon and topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, these donuts are baked to perfection for a lighter but equally delicious treat.
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 Oven 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 milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill Donut Pan: 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 cinnamon. Add the cubed cold butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Sprinkle Topping: Generously sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter in each donut mold, ensuring an even coverage.
- Bake the Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Using cold butter for the crumb topping helps create a nice crumbly texture.
- Ensure the donut pan is well-greased or lined to prevent sticking.
- Donuts are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
