Plain Cake Doughnuts Recipe
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Plain Cake Doughnuts

By: Jennifer Long 
"A simple cake doughnut lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Coat with cinnamon-sugar, or a confectioners' sugar glaze."

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 doughnuts
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 quart oil for frying

Directions

  1. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg until smooth. Knead lightly, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter, or use two round biscuit cutters of different sizes.
  3. Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil, a few at a time. Do not overcrowd pan or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once, for 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 202 | Total Fat: 10.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by GINNYANN1   view full review
OK, I had to just laugh at some of the reviews I read..... All those complaints about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by jef   view full review
I used to work at a bakery and made all of the doughnuts there. These are pretty good, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by KathyLP   view full review
These doughnuts are SO EASY to make. I have never made doughnuts before, but they turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by PEPELEPEW11   view full review
This was a great easy recipe. I had everything on hand and mixed up the batter the night...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by CAPECHEF   view full review
Well, after reading some of the reviews, I can't seem to figure this out. I added a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by SHINYAM   view full review
I always wanted to make doughnuts, and this was my first attempt. I used this recipe because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by Larma   view full review
This was my first attempt at making donuts and they turned out perfectly! My first...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by Annecourager   view full review
OH MY! These were amazing. I added a few more shakes of cinnamon and nutmeg to spice it up a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by ITGODDESS69   view full review
Never made doughnuts before and was a bit reluctant to. Your recipe made it easy and it came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by WHITCW7   view full review
Great recipe easy and quick to make. Thanks friends wanted more.

 

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