Cake Doughnuts

Cake Doughnuts
  • PREP TIME
    2 hrs
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    672

Delight in these warmly spiced, old-fashioned cake doughnuts. A quick and easy treat that brings the nostalgic flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg straight to your kitchen.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    29 g
  • Cholesterol
    21 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    167 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the milk, beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined; do not overmix. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours. This allows the gluten to relax and the flavors to meld. (Chill time: 60-120 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Heat the oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 370°F (185°C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch doughnut cutter to cut out doughnuts, then use a smaller cutter or bottle cap to create the center holes. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

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Recipe View 6 mins Carefully lower the doughnuts into the hot oil, frying in batches of 3-4 to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. (Cook time: 6-9 minutes per batch)

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Recipe View 2 mins Remove the fried doughnuts with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. (Drain time: 2 minutes per batch)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar. While the doughnuts are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly. (Prep time: 5 minutes, Coat time: 1 minute per doughnut)

For best results, use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain the correct oil temperature. If the oil is too hot, the doughnuts will brown too quickly on the outside and remain doughy inside. If the oil is not hot enough, the doughnuts will absorb too much oil.
Do not overcrowd the pot when frying, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in greasy doughnuts.
Chilling the dough is crucial for easy handling and prevents the doughnuts from becoming too dense.
For a glaze variation, whisk together powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice until smooth. Dip the cooled doughnuts in the glaze and let set.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 224 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Jordi Parkerturcotte

    I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The dough was easy to work with, and the chilling time really made a difference.

  • Uriah Jacobs

    My kids loved these! They helped me cut out the doughnuts, and we had a great time making them together. Definitely a new family favorite.

  • Unique Bartoletti

    I tried this recipe with gluten-free flour, and it worked surprisingly well. The doughnuts were a little denser, but still delicious.

  • Laurie Bradtke

    These doughnuts were so easy to make and tasted just like the ones from my favorite bakery! The cinnamon-sugar coating is the perfect touch.

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