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Old Fashioned Cake Donuts

Delightful Old Fashioned Cake Donuts: A Joyfully Scrumptious Recipe!


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  • Author: Poulef
  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Yield: 12 donuts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Tender old fashioned cake donuts with nutmeg flavor, glazed to sweet perfection—nostalgic comfort in every bite!


Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp salt

3/4 cup buttermilk

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare donut pan.

2. Whisk dry ingredients together.

3. Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl.

4. Stir wet into dry until just combined.

5. Spoon batter into pan or shape and cut donuts.

6. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden.

7. Cool slightly then glaze.

8. Whisk glaze ingredients; dip donuts.

9. Allow glaze to set before serving.

Notes

Be gentle when mixing to keep donuts tender.

Use an ice cream scoop for evenly filled pans.

Store in airtight container; freeze for longer storage.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg