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The BEST Cake Donuts

This recipe from my grandma is an all time favorite! I've changed it just a bit by swapping out the shortening for butter, but you can certainly use shortening if you prefer. If you don't have a stand mixer, you can mix everything by hand and knead the dough on a floured surface.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3 cups flour more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • oil for frying
  • Cinnamon Sugar mix for coating the donuts 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, beat together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients.
  3. Alternate adding the milk and flour mixture until everything is well combined. Knead for just a couple of minutes. If the dough is too sticky to roll out, add more flour until it's workable, 1-2 tablespoons at a time.
  4. Roll the dough out on a floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick. Use a donut cutter to cut donuts.
  5. Add to a pot of 375 degree oil, just a few donuts at a time so as not to crowd the pan, and fry until golden, about 2 minutes each side.
  6. Drain on a paper towel lined plate before tossing in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 160mg (5%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 105IU (2%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 160mg 3%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 105IU 2%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.