Old Fashioned Cake Doughnuts Donuts
Indulge in the timeless charm of homemade **Old Fashioned Cake Doughnuts Donuts**, a classic treat that’s delightfully crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, nutmeg, and sour cream to create a rich, flavorful dough that’s lightly spiced and irresistibly fluffy. The doughnuts are fried to golden perfection in hot oil, delivering that signature crunch with every bite. Customize your batch by dusting them with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for a sweet finishing touch. Ready in under 40 minutes, these nostalgic cake doughnuts are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon coffee break. Whether you’re craving a comforting snack or hosting a brunch, these old-fashioned doughnuts will satisfy every sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 6 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar (optional, for coating)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the milk, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Using a round doughnut cutter or two circular cutters of different sizes, cut out doughnut shapes. Reroll and cut scraps as needed.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 360°F (182°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature to avoid overheating.
Carefully place a few doughnuts at a time into the hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the doughnuts from the oil and transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
If desired, roll the warm doughnuts in powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for a sweet coating.
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
15896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1507.8 g | 1933% | |
| Saturated Fat | 251.9 g | 1260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 3538 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 695.3 g | 253% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 414.4 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 425 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 737 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
