Description
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these old-fashioned cake donuts are a nostalgic delight with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the milk and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Use a donut cutter to cut out the shapes, or use two round cookie cutters.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the donuts in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Once cooled slightly, dip in glaze, roll in cinnamon sugar, or enjoy plain.
Notes
For a tangier flavor, try using sour cream instead of milk. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: donuts, cake donuts, fried donuts, old-fashioned donuts