Description
These Fluffy Cake Donuts are airy, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or dessert. Topped with a luscious glaze, they are a delightful treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter or shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter or shortening, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about ¾ full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, hot water, and almond extract until smooth. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze.
Notes
For best results, enjoy the donuts fresh on the day they are made. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Fluffy Cake Donuts, donuts, desserts, baking, American cuisine