Cake Donut Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
9 servings
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Calories
471 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Cake Donut Recipe
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Fast and easy - this Cake Donut Recipe is made from pantry staples and is a great way to have homemade donuts in no time at all.
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Ingredients
Donuts:
- 1 quart vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Glaze:
- 4 tablespoon butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- milk as needed (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven to 375ºF.
- While the oil is heating, make the donuts: place the sugar and shortening into a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until it is combined. Add the egg and the vanilla and continue to beat until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
- Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and beat to combine. Add half of the buttermilk, beat, then another 1/3 of the flour. Finish it off by adding the last of the buttermilk, beating to combine, then the remaining flour. Beat just until combined, do not over-beat.
- Flour a counter or work surface, then pour the dough out onto it. If the dough is super sticky, knead it a few times in the flour. Roll the dough out to about 1/3” thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out 9 donuts. Use a smaller circle to cut out the centers, then cut more small holes from the scraps.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, the vanilla extract and the almond extract. Slowly start adding the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, adding in milk as needed. Once all of the powdered sugar has been added, continue adding milk until you have a good glaze consistency.
- When the oil is hot, add in half of the donuts. Fry until they are golden brown, then flip and cook the second side. It should take about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Drain the donuts on a paper towel lined plate. When cool enough to touch, dip both sides in the glaze then transfer to a baking rack to dry.
- Repeat with the remaining donuts.
Notes
- Adapted from allrecipes.com
- Adapted from allrecipes.com
- allrecipes.com
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
- We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% of oil after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
- We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% of oil after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1donut + 1 donut hole
Calories
471kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1donut + 1 donut hole | |
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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