How to Make Grandma's Cake Doughnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the scent of freshly made doughnuts that takes you back to your childhood, to lazy weekend mornings when grandma would be in the kitchen, frying up a batch of her famous cake doughnuts. The nostalgia, the warmth, and the irresistibly delicious flavor make grandma's cake doughnuts a cherished family tradition.

With this recipe, you can recreate the magic of grandma's kitchen in your own home. The tender, cake-like texture and sweet, sugary coating of these doughn...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 doughnuts

  • Heat about 1 quart oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix sugar, eggs, and 2 tablespoons oil together in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour milk, vinegar, and baking soda into a liquid measuring cup; milk will become foamy. Add to sugar mixture; mix well. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil until golden, about 1 minute per side, working in batches. Drain doughnuts on paper towels.
  • Nutrition

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 199mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 29mg