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Old fashioned cake donuts are classic fried donuts with a crisp exterior and tender, cake-like center, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups oil for frying

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • donut cutter
  • Deep skillet or pot

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  2. In another bowl, mix butter and eggs until smooth. Stir in milk and vanilla.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  4. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into donut shapes.
  5. Heat oil to 350°F and fry donuts until golden on both sides.
  6. Remove donuts and drain on a wire rack. Glaze or dust as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady for best texture and avoid overmixing the dough.

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