Irresistible Cake Doughnuts

A cake donut recipe that’s simple to make and lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Coat with cinnamon sugar or a confectioners’ sugar glaze.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 doughnuts

Ingredients

  • 2cupsall-purpose flour

  • ½cupwhite sugar

  • 1tablespoonbaking powder

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground cinnamon

  • 1dashground nutmeg

  • 2tablespoonsmelted butter

  • ½cupmilk

  • 1egg, beaten

  • 1quartoil for frying

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg until smooth.

  3. Knead lightly, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter, or use two round biscuit cutters of different sizes.

  4. Lay doughnuts in hot oil, a few at a time. Do not overcrowd the pan, or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Editor’s Note

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories202
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
3g
13%
Cholesterol
21mg
7%
Sodium
302mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
3g
Calcium
65mg
5%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
45mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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