Description

There’s something irresistibly comforting about a soft, crumb-topped donut paired with a hot cup of coffee.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Donuts:

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)

1 large egg

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Crumb Topping:

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp brown sugar

½ tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed

For the Vanilla Glaze:

½ cup powdered sugar

1–2 tbsp milk

¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-cavity donut pan or use a silicone mold.

Step 2: Make the Donut Batter

In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
Spoon or pipe batter into prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.

Step 3: Make the Crumb Topping

In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter using a fork or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle a generous amount over each donut cavity before baking.

Step 4: Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes or until donuts spring back when touched. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 5: Glaze

Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze over slightly cooled donuts.

Notes

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for 2 days
Refrigerator: Up to 5 days, but bring to room temp before serving
Freezer: Freeze without glaze for up to 2 months. Glaze after thawing

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 donuts
Calories: 280
Sugar: 20g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 4g

Keywords: Crumb Baked Donuts