Decadent Coffee Cake Donuts: A Baked Treat for Lazy Weekend Mornings

Start your weekend right with these Decadent Coffee Cake Donuts, combining the classic flavors of a coffee cake with the fun shape of donuts. These donuts are soft, moist, and feature a delightful crumb topping that adds the perfect crunch. Made with wholesome Greek yogurt and pure maple syrup, they offer a guilt-free indulgence that’s sure to impress.

Why You’ll Love This: These donuts bring together the comfort of coffee cake and the convenience of donuts in one irresistible package. The crumb topping, rich with cinnamon and brown sugar, complements the soft, tender base of the donut, making every bite a perfect blend of textures and flavors.

Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a weekend brunch, family gathering, or as a special treat to enjoy with your morning coffee. They’re also great for holiday mornings or whenever you want to add something special to your breakfast routine.

Decoration Tips: After baking and cooling, you could drizzle these donuts with a simple vanilla glaze or dust them lightly with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. A few sprinkles of cinnamon can also enhance the visual appeal and flavor.

Ingredients for the donuts:

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/3 cup neutral oil (such as avocado oil)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients for the crumb topping:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons flour
• Dash of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or oil.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the donuts remain light and fluffy.
5. To make the crumb topping, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and a dash of salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
6. Transfer the donut batter to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan.
7. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each donut.
8. Bake for 13-16 minutes, or until the donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted into one comes out clean.
9. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these decadent Coffee Cake Donuts, a delightful baked treat that’s perfect for making any morning a little sweeter!