How to Make Grandma's Old-Fashioned Cake Donuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If there's one thing that can transport you back in time to your childhood, it's the aroma of freshly baked donuts. There's something about the warm, comforting smell of a donut that brings back memories of simpler times. And when it comes to old-fashioned cake donuts, there's no better recipe than Grandma's. These rich, tender treats are a staple in any Southern kitchen, and no family gathering is complete without a batch of Grandma's famous donuts.

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 donuts

  • Beat eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer until whipped to a creamy color. Mix in sugar gradually until well blended. Mix in buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix in butter.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt together in a separate bowl. Beat 1/2 of the mixture into the sugar mixture until well blended; beat in remaining 1/2. Let batter rest for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead as little as possible until it comes together. Roll dough out using a rolling pin until it is 3/8-inch thick; cut into donut shapes.
  • Lower donuts carefully into the hot oil and cook until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. Remove from oil and let cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    595 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 580mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 84g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 155mg