These coffee caramel drizzled donuts are what happens when your morning coffee meets dessert and refuses to be ignored. They’re soft, fluffy, and dangerously addictive. The espresso-infused dough packs a punch, while the rich caramel drizzle adds just the right amount of decadence. They’re the kind of treat that makes store-bought donuts look embarrassing. Whether you bake or fry them, they’ll still be better than anything from a drive-thru. Warning: you might end up eating half the batch before they cool. So, go ahead and ditch the plain glazed—this is what donuts were meant to be.
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?
