Cake Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Cake Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons shortening, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Vegetable oil; Sifted powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons shortening, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Vegetable oil
Sifted powdered sugar

1
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs and buttermilk; beat well.
2
Sift together flour, soda, salt, and spices; add to creamed mixture, beating well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3
Divide dough in half. Working with one portion at a time, place dough on a heavily floured surface; roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured doughnut cutter.
4
Heat 3 to 4 inches of oil to 375u00b0; drop in 3 or 4 doughnuts at a time. Cook 1 minute or until golden brown on one side; turn and cook other side. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Repeat cutting and frying procedures with remaining dough.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons shortening, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Cake Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cake Doughnuts

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