Fluffy Cake Doughnuts Recipe
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Fluffy Cake Doughnuts

By: SYNEVA B 
"This recipe is very quick and easy to make. I have a donut pan, which is like a muffin pan, but has donut shaped holes rather than muffin shaped holes. These donuts are baked not fried, so they don't have so many calories. I mix up either a powdered sugar glaze or a chocolate icing to top these with. They can also be rolled in cinnamon and white sugar, but it doesn't stick very well. My husband likes them just plain. For a chocolate glaze, simply stir 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips into the glaze mixture."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (121)

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 doughnuts
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
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  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a doughnut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Stir in milk, eggs, vanilla and shortening. Beat together until well blended.
  3. Fill each doughnut cup approximately 3/4 full. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until doughnuts spring back when touched. Allow to cool slightly before removing from pan.
  4. To make glaze, blend confectioners' sugar, hot water and almond extract in a small bowl. Dip doughnuts in the glaze when serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 196 | Total Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2009 by Jmyslin   view full review
I am a pastry chef with a small bakery/cafe. I use this recipe** everyday to make these...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by sarah.sazaroo   view full review
I bought an electric doughnut maker expecting it to come with a simple recipe but it didn't....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2006 by durga2112   view full review
I honestly don't understand why this recipe has gotten so many one-star reviews. I have made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Kate Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
If you are expecting these to taste like a fried donut you will be disappointed. For a baked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2007 by Erica S   view full review
This recipe even worked well with my mini-doughnut pan, which a lot of other batters don't do...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by kris   view full review
Great recipe with just a few tweaks. I followed others' advice and omitted the cinnamon, used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2007 by Shields, N.   view full review
Just right for a doughnut that is baked! It has a nice flavor. I have tried the chocolate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by loisln77   view full review
To make these Cake Doughnuts fluffy, mix just until moistened and use buttermilk (3/4 cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2010 by Goodfood   view full review
Didn't taste like either a donut or cake. Very disappointing when so many of the reviews...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I took the top reviewer's suggestions and omitted the nutmeg and cinnamon, I used buttermilk...

 

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