Spiced Cake Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Spiced Cake Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 cup unsifted cake flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening, melted; 1/4 cup milk; Vegetable oil, for deep frying; Dark Chocolate Glaze or Vanilla Glaze; Chopped nuts, toasted coconut and sprinkles, for decorating (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 cup unsifted cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup sugar
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening, melted
1/4 cup milk
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Dark Chocolate Glaze or Vanilla Glaze
Chopped nuts, toasted coconut and sprinkles, for decorating (optional)

1
In a bowl, whisk both flours with the baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2
In a large bowl, beat the sugar with the eggs until pale and thick.
3
Beat in the vanilla.
4
In another large bowl, whisk the sour cream with the shortening and the milk.
5
Beat the sour cream mixture into the eggs in 2 batches, alternating with the dry ingredients.
6
Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
7
In a large, heavy skillet, heat 4 inches of vegetable oil to 370.
8
Line a rack with several paper towels.
9
Meanwhile, turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
10
Roll out the dough 1/2 inch thick.
11
Using a 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter dipped in flour, cut out as many doughnuts as possible.
12
Reroll the scraps once to cut out more doughnuts.

826

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, 1 cup unsifted cake flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

Spiced Cake Doughnuts

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