Cake Doughnuts Recipe
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Cake Doughnuts

By: Dawn Fagerstrom 
"'I got the recipe for these yummy traditional treats from a camp cook who has prepared them for years, to the delight of campers,' shares Dawn Fagerstrom of Warren, Minnesota."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 72 doughnuts
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat eggs; add sugar, sour cream, butter and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to sour cream mixture alternately with buttermilk. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden, about 2 minutes; turn once with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 112 | Total Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by Sarah Corrigan   view full review
I cut this recipe in half, because I didn't need 72 doughnuts and it worked really well! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2010 by redneck gramma   view full review
excellent doughnut, very similar to our sour cream doughnuts at Tim Hortons, which I love....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by amie   view full review
not bad, but i'm gonna keep on looking for the perfect donut recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2011 by foxxyfruit   view full review
made these for the first time & oh my god delicious!! Great recipe!! EASY to make...just added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2008 by Perchie   view full review
This comes amazingly close to my grandmother's (currently lost) Grebel recipe, and she made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by Melanie   view full review
These were the first doughnuts I've ever made and they turned out delicious! It took a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by craftman   view full review
i tried this recipe on 2-17-2011 this came out very sticky added more flour were dry
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by anita smith   view full review
Very good recipe but still trying to figure out how to convert recipe so I can put the dough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by Gabe W   view full review
i liked em pretty good
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2012 by Brigitte   view full review
I was looking for a recipe for old fashioned buttermilk bars or donuts. When I found this...

 

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