Indulge in the goodness of homemade cake doughnuts that are perfectly fluffy and delicious. These doughnuts are made from scratch and have a tender crumb that will melt in your mouth. They are great for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day. Enjoy the process of making these classic American doughnuts and impress your friends and family with your baking skills. Top them with your favorite glaze or sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil, for frying
- Optional: glaze, cinnamon sugar
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or a round cookie cutter and a smaller one for the center.
- Place the doughnuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Once the oil has reached the correct temperature, carefully drop a few doughnuts into the pot at a time, frying until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the doughnuts with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- If desired, dip the doughnuts in glaze or sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar while they are still warm.
- Enjoy the fresh, homemade cake doughnuts with a hot cup of coffee or a glass of milk.
