Coffee Caramel Drizzled Donuts
Light, airy donuts infused with coffee flavor and drizzled with smooth caramel for a sweet, bold, and irresistible treat.
Ingredients
For the Coffee Donut Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
Make the Coffee Donuts:
- Preheat oven to 350°F if baking. If frying, heat oil to 350°F.
- Whisk flour, sugar, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Pour batter into a greased donut pan or pipe into a frying pan.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or fry for 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
Prepare the Caramel Drizzle:
- Melt sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Add butter and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in sea salt and let cool slightly.
Assemble the Donuts:
- Place warm donuts on a cooling rack.
- Drizzle caramel generously over each donut.
- Let set for a few minutes (if you can wait).
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~220
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use strong espresso powder for the best coffee flavor.
- Double the caramel drizzle if you believe in living life to the fullest.
- Dip donuts in caramel instead of drizzling for an extra indulgent twist.
- Pair with coffee or a caramel latte because why not?