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Cake Donut Recipe

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I absolutely love this classic cake donut recipe. I grew up making cake donuts with my sisters and it brings back fond memories. You may be intimidated by making donuts from scratch but dont be! The dough is incredibly easy to mix and frying is a breeze as long as you have a thermometer or something like a fry daddy. These cake donuts are INCREDIBLY soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Finish them off with a simple glaze, powdered sugar, chocolate glaze or cinnamon sugar. Lets make some cake donuts together! close up of fried cake donut on a cooling rack

cake donut recipe

Classic Cake Donut Recipe

cake donut recipe

A classic fried cake donut recipe that makes the most delicious old fashioned donuts ever! Light and crispy on the outside, tender, moist, and cakey on the inside.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 donut

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 donut, calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 237 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces unsalted butter (softened but not melted)
  • 5 ounces granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 6 ounces buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 15 ounces All-Purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 32 ounces lard or oil (for frying (4 cups))
  • 5 ounces powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons milk (or water)
  • 4 ounces chocolate chips
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon corn syrup (or glucose/honey)
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cinnamon

Instruction:

  1. Store donuts in a paper bag at room temperature for up to two days. They are best eaten fresh! Do not refrigerate.
  2. Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl and add the milk (or water). Whisk together to combine, add more powdered sugar to make it thicker or more milk to make it thinner.
  3. In a medium sized bowl, add the heavy cream, butter and corn syrup to the chocolate chips. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir together until the chocolate is melted. Microwave for another 15 seconds if needed.

How to Make Old Fashioned Donuts | Fast and Easy Cake Donuts!

FAQ

What is the difference between a cake donut and a regular donut?

So what makes the two types of doughnuts different beyond their humble beginnings? It’s mainly the leavening agent. Cake doughnuts, so named for their cakey taste and texture, are leavened with baking soda and baking powder, whereas yeast doughnuts are leavened with, you guessed it, yeast.

Are cake doughnuts baked or fried?

Cake doughnuts can be either baked or fried, though with some limitations. Looser batters need to be piped (either directly into hot oil or onto a piece of parchment, frozen, and fried later) if they are going to be fried; otherwise, they must be baked in molds.

Is donut batter the same as cake batter?

Making cake donuts is very similar to making a cake (not a big surprise there) but the batter is a bit thicker than a typical cake batter.

Is an old-fashioned donut a cake donut?

The old-fashioned doughnut is a term used for a variety of cake doughnut prepared in the shape of a ring with a cracked surface and tapered edges around it. Nineteenth century recipes for “old-fashioned donuts” are made with yeast, but in modern doughnut shops an “old-fashioned doughnut” is usually a cake doughnut.

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About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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