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Delicious Cake Donut Recipe

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Enjoy this classic homemade cake donut recipe that produces perfectly golden, soft, and fluffy donuts fried to perfection. Made with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, sugar, and buttermilk, these donuts are a delicious treat that’s quick to prepare and ideal for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Vegetable or canola oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract if using. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
  3. Blend wet and dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
  4. Roll out dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to approximately 1/2-inch thickness for even frying.
  5. Cut shapes: Use a donut cutter or cookie cutter to cut out donut shapes. If unavailable, use a knife to carefully cut the dough into circles with holes in the center.
  6. Heat oil: In a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable or canola oil to 350°F (175°C). Ensure there’s enough oil to fully submerge the donuts.
  7. Fry donuts: Carefully add a few donuts to the hot oil without overcrowding. Fry each side for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown, flipping using a slotted spoon or spider strainer.
  8. Drain excess oil: Remove the fried donuts and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.
  9. Cool & serve: Allow the donuts to cool slightly before adding your favorite toppings or glaze. Enjoy fresh for best taste!

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough donuts.
  • Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for even frying and to avoid greasy donuts.
  • Use a wire rack instead of just paper towels to keep donuts crispy.
  • Customize with glazes, powdered sugar, or cinnamon sugar toppings.
  • Leftover donuts are best eaten fresh but can be reheated in a toaster oven.

Keywords: cake donuts, homemade donuts, fried donuts, easy donut recipe, breakfast donuts

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