These fluffy, baked donuts have rich coffee topping and have filling of the most smooth, vanilla custardโa deliciously elegant twist on a classic treat, perfect with your morning brew or evening snack.
If you love the rich aroma of coffee and the indulgent and fluffy custard donuts, then you have landed a perfect recipe. This recipe was inspired by our love for bakery-style donuts and our favorite Coffee breaks.
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Sophisticated, comforting and irresistible are perfect words to describe these tender cakes. Forget frying- the best part about this recipe is you can bake a few all at once. You can experience the perfect coffee break with these decadent Baked Coffee without any fuss.
Finally, the result is these soft, fluffy baked donuts, deeply infused with coffee flavor and generously filled with a velvety-smooth homemade custard. You don’t need any special ingredients or equipment to make these.
In fact, they are likely to become one of your favorites for a weekend baking project or a luxurious morning treat.
Ingredients Breakdown
For Baked Custard Coffee Donuts’ Dough
- Flour: We are using All-purpose flour for this recipe. If you like a little chewier donuts then you can swap it with bread flour as well.
- Egg: Egg will give the donuts richness and help them bake evenly too. We recommend using butter at room temperature.
- Milk: Milk will work as a binder for the donut and also an activator for yeast. Make sure it is lukewarm or warm to touch, perfect temperature would be 100ยฐF. If the milk is too hot it will kill the yeast.
- Butter: We are using Unsalted room temperature butter for the donuts. It gives it that fluffy buttery richness.
- Sugar: Sugar will give a little touch of sweetness to the donuts and for yeast to grow. You can use coconut sugar as well as a less refined option.
- Active dry yeast: Yeast is a raising agent. It will make the donuts fluffy and airy.
- Salt: Salt is essential for baked goods. It enhances the flavors overall.
The Custard Filling
- Egg and Egg Yolk: Eggs give the yellow color and smooth velvety finish to the custard.
- Sugar: Sugar will make the custard sweet.
- Flour or Starch: These are the thickening agents. If you like your custard a little lighter then we recommend using Starch.
- Milk: Milk is the base of the custard. We are using full-fat milk, you can use any other milk of choice but you might have to adjust the flour or starch to make the custard thick accordingly.
- Salt: Salt complements the sweetness and richness of the custard.
- Vanilla extract: It is optional but highly recommend for that delicious floral aroma and taste.
For the Coffee Topping (for 4 donuts)
- Butter: We are using unsalted room temperature butter for the topping.
- Sugar: Sugar helps in balancing out the coffee in the topping.
- Egg: It will make the topping rich and smooth.
- Flour: Flour will work as a thickening agent for the topping.
- Instant Coffee: It gives the delicious coffee flavor. We recommend using the best one you have.
Instructions
These Coffee custard donuts are very easy to make but we highly recommend reading the recipeโs instructions thoroughly before starting to have an understanding with the ingredients and process. Make sure each ingredient is measured out and readily available to use during the cooking process for ease.
See the full preparation in the recipe card below with the complete instructions on how to prepare yourself to make this Bake Coffee Custard Donuts Recipe.
Baked Coffee Custard Donuts
Description
Try these heavenly Baked Coffee Custard Donuts recipe! These fluffy, baked donuts have rich coffee topping and have filling of the most smooth, vanilla custardโa deliciously elegant twist on a classic treat, perfect with your morning brew or evening snack!
Ingredients
For the Dough
For the Custard Filling
For the Whipped Cream (Optional)
For the Coffee Topping (for 4 donuts)
Instructions
Make the Dough
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Warm the milk (not hot) and mix in the yeast. Let it sit 5 minutes until foamy.
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In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
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Add egg, butter, and yeast mixture. Combine into dough.
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Knead 5โ8 minutes (by hand or mixer) until combined.
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Add butter to the dough and knead for 3-5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Custard
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In a saucepan, whisk egg, yolk, sugar, flour/cornstarch, and a splash of milk until smooth.
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Gradually add the rest of the milk while whisking.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until thick.
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Remove from heat, add vanilla, and cover with plastic wrap directly touching the surface.
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Chill until ready to use. (Optional: fold in whipped cream once cool.)
Make the Coffee Topping
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Melt butter using a water bath.
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Mix in sugar, egg, and coffee until smooth.
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Add flour, blend well, and chill for 20 minutes.
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Transfer to a piping bag.
Shape and Bake
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Punch down the dough and divide into 8 balls.
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Place on parchment-lined tray, cover, and let rise 30โ40 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 340ยฐF (170ยฐC).
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Pipe coffee topping on half the donuts.
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Bake 18 minutes or until golden.
Fill with Custard
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Cool the donuts slightly.
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Pipe custard into plain donuts or slice and fill coffee-topped ones.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 285kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g17%
- Saturated Fat 6g30%
- Sodium 200mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Pro Tips
- Use warm milk โ cold milk wonโt activate yeast.
- Donโt overfill donuts with custard.
- Store leftovers airtight in the fridge (best within 2 days).
Variations and Substitutions
- Replace some sugar with honey or coconut sugar.
- Use whole wheat pastry flour for added fiber.
- Try almond or oat milk for the custard.
- Swap coconut cream for heavy cream (dairy-free option).
