Heavenly Crumb-Topped Baked Donuts – Starting your morning with a Heavenly Crumb Topped Baked Donut. Creates a satisfying atmosphere. These donuts. Combining moist cake with a crispy topping. Go beyond the usual breakfast choice. Created using all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, and a touch of cream for moisture in the base. They’re garnished with a delightful crumb mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and optionally almonds for added crunch. Topped off with a vanilla glaze. These treats are not only delicious but also visually appealing.
I first whipped up these delights on a misty morning. The kitchen was enveloped in warmth. Carried the aroma of baking and cinnamon. My husband. Who isn’t typically fond of sweets. Peered over my shoulder enticed by the scent. Our child’s eyes widened in anticipation. As they eagerly awaited the cooling process. As we savored our bites together. Silence filled the room. Before turning into smiles around. It was a moment of happiness. Shared over crumbly donuts. That has now become a cherished family tradition.
What makes these Heavenly Crumb-Topped Baked Donuts truly special?
These homemade donuts are crafted with care. Bringing a touch to your morning meal. That you won’t find in store-bought ones. The combination of the fluffy donut base. And the crispy sugary topping. Creates a mix of textures. You can choose to add almonds to the crumb topping. Based on your preferences. Or dietary requirements.
What You Need To Make This Heavenly Crumb-Topped Baked Donuts Recipe?
All-Purpose Flour: The foundation of our donuts and topping. Reminding us that great creations often start from beginnings.
Refined Sugar: Bringing sweetness and familiarity. Each bite becomes a nod. To the comforts of home.
Cinnamon: A sprinkle of this spice imparts warmth. That feels like an embrace with every mouthful.
Sour Cream & Buttermilk: These ingredients lend a tender. And moist texture to the donuts. As if whispering a secret. To keep them soft and indulgent.
Butter: Enhancing every element with its creamy melt-in-your-mouth goodness that soothes the spirit.
Egg: Serving as the binding force that holds everything in place. Showcasing the importance of the components.
Chopped Almonds (optional): Adding a crunch. Akin to stumbling upon a moment of joy on a day.
Vanilla Extract: Just a hint. Transforms the glaze into something enchanting. Harmonizing the flavors. And giving the donuts a sense of fulfillment.
Steps To Make Heavenly Crumb-Topped Baked Donuts:
Step 1: Let’s get things started by preheating the oven to 350°F. Don’t forget to give your donut baking pan a spray with nonstick cooking spray. To prevent any donut mishaps.
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Step 2: Next, it’s time to make the crumb topping. Mix together sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, almonds (if you’re using them), and flour in a bowl. Then add melted butter. Mix everything until it becomes a crumble. Set this aside for later.
Step 3: Moving on to the donut dough. Whisk together flour, light brown sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Make a well in the center. Add cream, melted butter, egg, and buttermilk. Gently mix everything until combined. Be careful not to overmix!
Step 4: Now for the fun part. Piping the batter into your donut pan! Scoop the batter into a ziplock bag. Cut off a corner. And pipe it into the pan. As if you’re decorating a cake. Remember to sprinkle each donut with the topping. For that extra touch of elegance.
Step 5: Pop your pan into the oven. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes. Until they start turning brown. If the dough has risen much. And fill the holes gently. Push it down with a butter knife. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a while. Before moving them to a wire rack.
Step 6: For the glaze mix together sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until it’s smooth. Drizzle this mixture over your cooled donuts. Like an artist adding finishing touches to their masterpiece.
Tip:
For a heavenly experience with your Crumb Topped Baked Donuts. Here’s a great tip; Pay attention to the texture of the topping. The key is in how you blend the butter with your ingredients. Instead of just mixing them. Use your hands to work the butter into the flour, sugar, and cinnamon mix. Until it forms coarse crumbs. This technique guarantees an even spread of butter. Resulting in those crunchy clusters. That will bake into a wonderfully crispy topping. This hands-on approach goes beyond skill. It adds a touch to your baking. Ensuring each bite of the donut. Delivers that irresistible interplay. Between the soft base. And the sweet crunch on top.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I make these gluten-free?
You can definitely make them gluten-free! Just swap out the all-purpose flour for your gluten-free blend. To cater to those with celiac disease.
Can I use a muffin pan if I don’t have a donut pan?
If you don’t have a donut pan handy. Feel free to use a muffin pan. While they won’t have the donut shape. They will still taste amazing.
How long do these donuts keep?
As for how these donuts will last. They are at their freshest on the day of baking. You can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For that just-baked flavor. Consider warming them up before serving.
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Heavenly Crumb-Topped Baked Donuts
Ingredients
Crumb Topping:
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Refined Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 2/3 c All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tbsp Chopped Almonds optional
- 1/8 c Unsalted Butter melted
Donuts:
- 1 c All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 c Light Brown Sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 c Full-Fat Sour Cream
- 3 tbsp Buttermilk
- 2 1/2 tbsp Butter melted
- 1 Large Egg at room temperature
Vanilla Glaze:
- 1/2 c Confectioners' Sugar
- 1/2 tbsp Whole Milk
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.
- To prepare the topping: Combine 1 tablespoon each of sugar and granulated sugar along with 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2/3 cup of flour in a bowl. Mix in 1/8 cup of melted butter. Until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set this aside for use.
- For the donut batter. Whisk together in a bowl; 1 cup of flour 1/2 cup of light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Add in 1/2 cup of cream 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter, one egg, and three tablespoons of buttermilk until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to a ziplock bag. Cut off one corner to pipe it into the donut pan. Top each with the crumb topping.
- Bake for around 10 to 11 minutes. Until they are lightly browned. If necessary gently clear any dough covering the hole using a knife.
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring them onto a cooling rack.
- Prepare the vanilla glaze. Mix half a cup of confectioners' sugar with half a tablespoon of milk and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled donuts.
- Enjoy these baked donuts with their heavenly crumb topping!
Notes
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