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

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked doughnuts wafting through the kitchen. And when those doughnuts are light, fluffy, and delicious, it's even better. Making homemade cake doughnuts may seem like a daunting task, but with the right recipe and a few tips, you can create your own bakery-worthy treats right at home.

These fluffy cake doughnuts are a delicious alternative to traditional yeast doughnuts. They have a tender crumb with a slight crisp exterior, and they're ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 doughnuts

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a doughnut pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in milk, eggs, shortening, and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Fill each prepared doughnut cup approximately 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until doughnuts spring back when touched, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
  • While the doughnuts are cooling, make the glaze: Blend confectioners' sugar, hot water, and almond extract together in a small bowl. Dip doughnuts in the glaze when serving.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 272mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 58mg