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Soft Vanilla Donut Cake

Soft Vanilla Donut Cake (Easy Baked Donut Cake in a Square Pan)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 squares 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft vanilla donut cake baked in a square pan and finished with a smooth vanilla glaze.


Ingredients

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Vanilla Donut Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

Vanilla Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

23 tbsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 pan.

2. Whisk dry ingredients.

3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.

4. Mix until smooth.

5. Bake 30–35 minutes.

6. Whisk glaze ingredients.

7. Pour glaze over warm cake.

8. Cool and slice.

Notes

Glaze cake while warm for best texture.

Do not overbake.

Add nutmeg for classic donut flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg