cake donut recipe
Easy cake donut recipe! Fry up classic cake donuts at home. These homemade donuts are made with cinnamon, then topped with a cinnamon glaze.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg optional, for warmth
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup 180ml buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Frying:
- 4 cups vegetable oil or canola, peanut oil
Optional Toppings:
- Cinnamon sugar ½ cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon
- Powdered sugar glaze 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk
- Chocolate glaze ½ cup melted chocolate + 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3: Form the Dough
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir just until combined (do not overmix). The dough will be sticky.
Step 4: Roll & Cut Donuts
- Lightly flour a surface and roll dough to ½-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or a round cookie cutter (and a smaller one for holes).
Step 5: Heat Oil
- In a deep pot or Dutch oven, heat oil to 375°F (190°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
Step 6: Fry Donuts
- Fry 2-3 donuts at a time for 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined rack.
Step 7: Add Toppings
- While warm, dip donuts in cinnamon sugar or drizzle with glaze.
Notes
📊 Nutrition Information (per donut)
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on toppings.
| Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 kcal | 10g | 30g | 3g | 15g | 1g |