How to Make Cake Doughnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting and satisfying about biting into a freshly fried cake doughnut. The tender, cake-like texture and sweet glaze make it a beloved treat for breakfast or as a snack any time of day. Making cake doughnuts at home is a fun and rewarding experience, and it allows you to customize the flavors and toppings to your liking.

Creating the perfect cake doughnut involves a few key steps, from mixing the dough to frying and glazing. The doughnut dough is similar to th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 quarts oil for deep frying
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 2 hrs
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 doughnuts and holes

  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a deep heavy skillet or deep-fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). On a floured board, roll chilled dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Use a 3 inch round cutter to cut out doughnuts. Use a smaller cutter to cut holes from center. If you do not have a small cutter, use the mouth of a bottle.
  • Fry doughnuts in hot oil until golden brown, turning once. Remove from oil to drain on paper plates. Combine the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar in a large resealable bag. Place a few warm donuts into the bag at a time, seal and shake to coat.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 167mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 51mg