Easy Recipes: Classic Old-Fashioned Cake Doughnuts
Easy recipes are the best, especially these nostalgic cake doughnuts with a soft center and crispy edges. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any day.
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Extra sugar or cinnamon sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the sugar, melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut out doughnuts with a floured doughnut cutter or two round cutters.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the doughnuts in batches, turning once, until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes per side).
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with sugar or cinnamon sugar while still warm, if desired.
- Serve fresh and enjoy!