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Old Fashioned Cake Donuts

There is something timeless and comforting about old fashioned cake donuts. With their tender crumb, golden crust, and signature cracked edges, each bite is like stepping back into a nostalgic corner bakery. Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and warmly spiced with nutmeg, these homemade donuts are pure comfort with a taste of the good old days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed. Pour in the milk, then add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix just until a soft dough forms. The dough will be slightly sticky.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up the dough.
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough to about ½ inch thick. Cut out donuts using a floured 3 inch cutter, re-rolling the scraps as needed.
  • In a deep saucepan or Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
  • Carefully lower 2 to 3 donuts at a time into the hot oil. Fry for about 1 minute per side, or until golden brown and cracked around the edges.
  • Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining donuts.
  • Allow donuts to cool slightly on a wire rack before glazing or dusting with sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSodium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Keyword donuts, fried donuts, cake donuts, old fashioned donuts, breakfast, American
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