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Cake Donut Recipe

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This classic Cake Donut recipe offers a deliciously tender and fluffy treat cooked traditionally by frying or alternatively by air frying for a lighter option. Made with simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, milk, and eggs, these donuts are golden on the outside and soft inside. You can enjoy them dusted with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or paired with chocolate sauce or fruit preserves. Variations include adding fresh blueberries or mashed banana to the batter for extra flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Frying and Coating

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar coating)

Optional for Serving & Variations

  • Chocolate sauce or fruit preserves for dipping
  • Fresh blueberries or mashed banana (for variations)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C), ensuring enough oil for the donuts to float and fry evenly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
  5. Fry the donuts: Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry the donuts in batches for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Drain the donuts: Remove the fried donuts with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels or a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  7. Coat the donuts: While the donuts are still warm, dust them with powdered sugar or roll them in a cinnamon sugar mixture for extra flavor. Serve immediately.
  8. Air fryer preparation (optional): To make a lighter version, preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  9. Prepare basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
  10. Portion batter: Drop spoonfuls of the donut batter onto parchment paper rounds or silicone molds placed in the air fryer basket.
  11. Air fry the donuts: Cook in the air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping the donuts halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  12. Finish and serve: Once cooked, dust the air-fried donuts with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough donuts.
  • Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for perfectly fried donuts; if oil is too hot, donuts will burn outside but remain raw inside.
  • Use fresh oil or strain used oil if frying multiple batches.
  • Air frying is a healthier alternative and reduces oil absorption.
  • For extra flavor, fold in fresh blueberries or mashed banana into the batter before cooking.
  • Serve with chocolate sauce or fruit preserves for dipping to enhance taste.
  • Use a slotted spoon to safely remove donuts from hot oil.
  • Donuts are best enjoyed fresh and warm for optimal texture and flavor.

Keywords: cake donuts, fried donuts, air fryer donuts, easy donut recipe, homemade donuts, cinnamon sugar donuts, dessert

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