Coffee Donuts - Baked & Glazed
These coffee donuts have a soft, cake-like texture with a clear coffee flavor that pairs well with breakfast or an afternoon snack. They’re finished with a simple coffee glaze that adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the doughnut.
Servings 10
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup strongly brewed coffee cooled
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coffee Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strongly brewed coffee cooled (3 tbsp for a stronger flavor)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a doughnut pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the coffee, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the doughnuts spring back lightly when touched.
- Let doughnuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, coffee, and vanilla until smooth.
- Dip cooled doughnuts into the glaze and let set before serving.
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Notes
The consistency of the glaze can be thinned by adding more coffee (or any liquid). To thicken, add more powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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