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    Published: Dec 1, 2020 by Ellie Haley · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

    Coffee Baked Donuts

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    Coffee Baked Donuts have a fluffy coffee donut base and are topped with a sweet coffee glaze.

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    Coffee and donuts are a classic combination. Roll them into one and you are WINNING! These Coffee Baked Donuts are the kind of treat you reach for again and again.

    Why I love baked donuts

    • They are simple to make. All of my baked donuts recipes are very straightforward. Baked donuts are perfect for beginner bakers.
    • Baked donuts are a quick recipe. You can have freshly baked donuts on your table in 30 minutes!
    • They are healthier than fried donuts. You can skip all of that oil and grease with these donuts.
    • They are versatile. You can take the base recipe for these donuts, add virtually any flavoring and it is going to be delicious!

    Ingredients for Coffee Baked Donuts

    Ingredients for baked donuts:

    • All-purpose flour. Measuring the flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out (I use this scale). If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
    • Light brown sugar. Brown sugar adds flavor and a softer texture to the final product.
    • Salt. Salt is a must in baked goods. It will help to balance out the sweetness and improve the overall flavor.
    • Baking powder. Baking powder will help the baked donuts to rise.
    • Full-fat sour cream. Sour cream will make the donuts extra moist and fluffy,
    • Unsalted butter.  I always make sure to use unsalted butter when baking because there is no “standard” for the amount of salt they can add to butter. So if you add salt to a recipe and then use salted butter you could end up with a very salty end product.
    • Egg. It will be easier to incorporate the eggs into the batter if they are room temperature. 
    • Instant coffee. Instant coffee granules will provide the coffee flavor without adding any extra liquid.

    Ingredients for coffee glaze:

    • Instant coffee. Instant coffee granules will provide the coffee flavor without adding any extra liquid.
    • Powdered sugar. This will give our glaze the sweetness we are looking for while also giving us a smooth texture.
    • Milk. You can replace this with non-dairy milk or water, we really just need a liquid to thin out the glaze.
    All of the ingredients for coffee donuts

    How to make Coffee Baked Donuts

    Coffee Donuts

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray your donut mold with non-stick spray and set aside.

    Step 2:  In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.

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    Step 3: In a separate bowl mix the sour cream, melted butter, egg, and instant coffee. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until they are well combined.

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    Step 4: Spoon the batter into your molds and fill them up to the top.

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    Step 5: Place your donuts in the pre-heated oven. The donuts usually take about 15-17 minutes to bake, but I started checking them around 10 minutes to see if the pan needs to be turned. You’ll know they are finished when you lightly press on a donut and it springs back.

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    Step 6: Remove from the oven and let cool in the molds until cool enough to remove. Then cool completely before glazing

    Coffee Glaze

    Step 7: In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients and whisk until free of lumps.

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    Step 8: The glaze should be pretty thin and runny, so if it is too thick you can add more milk to thin it out.

    Step 9: Dip the top of each coffee donut into the glaze.

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    More coffee dessert recipes

    • Coffee Scones- These scones have a coffee base and a cinnamon glaze.
    • Coffee Nutella Macarons- Classic french macaron shells flavored with instant coffee and filled with Nutella.
    • Affogato- This dessert has a scoop of coffee topped with fresh coffee.
    • Coffee Chocolate Truffles- These no-bake chocolate truffles are full of coffee flavor!
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    Coffee Baked Donuts

    Coffee Baked Donuts have a fluffly coffee donut base and are topped with a sweet coffee glaze.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 17 mins
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    Total Time 27 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 baked donuts
    Calories 259 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Donuts

    • 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup (107 grams) light brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ cup (114 grams) full-fat sour cream
    • 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 1 large egg
    • 3 teaspoons instant coffee

    For Glaze:

    • ½ cup (56 grams) powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
    • 2 tablespoons milk

    Instructions
     

    For Donuts:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray your donut mold with non-stick spray and set aside.
    • In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.
    • In a separate bowl mix the sour cream, melted butter, egg, and instant coffee. Make sure the melted butter has cooled or it will curdle the sour cream and cook the egg. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. The dough will be much thicker than you think it will be, so don’t be alarmed.
    • Spoon the batter into your molds and fill them up to the top. If you’re using a silicone mold, place it on a cookie sheet before you put them in the oven, this will make it easier to get them in and out of the oven.
    • Place your donuts in the pre-heated oven. The donuts usually take about 15-17 minutes to bake, but I started checking them around 10 minutes to see if the pan needs to be turned. You’ll know they are finished when you lightly press on a donut and it springs back.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove from pan and allow to cool completely before glazing.

    For Glaze:

    • In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients and whisk until free of lumps.
    • Add more milk if the glaze is too thick.
    • Dip the top of each donut into the glaze.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1donutCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 39.2gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5.9gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 21.9gCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Tara says

      December 10, 2020 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy to follow and sooo tasty! You gotta try these!

      Reply
    2. Beth Goldring says

      December 25, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for my first time and they are fabulous! Thank you for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Kayla says

      July 16, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      I made these but veganized them using Just egg, and unsweet coconut yogurt(i didn't have dairy free sour cream on hand). They're delicious. Great coffee flavor and my house smells amazing! I love this base donut recipe, it's my second one of this blogs I've used that has turned out great! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Eva Richardson says

      August 23, 2021 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      Made these for breakfast this morning and they were so easy! I will be making these again! Is it okay to double recipe?

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        August 23, 2021 at 9:31 am

        Yes, this recipe doubles really well!

        Reply
    5. Nikita says

      June 26, 2022 at 12:35 pm

      Can you suggest any alternative to sour cream?

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        June 26, 2022 at 12:35 pm

        Greek yogurt!

        Reply

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