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Mouthwatering Cinnamon-Sugar Cake Donuts

Delight your taste buds and elevate your breakfast experience with these heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon-sugar cake donuts. Perfect for weekends with loved ones, they're simple to make and truly irresistible.
3
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
241
CALORIES
$0.69
PER SERVING
Mouthwatering Cinnamon-Sugar Cake Donuts
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
12 SERVINGS
Vegetable Oil
vegetable oil
for frying
Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
room temperature
Ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Salt
1/8 tsp salt
Egg
1 large egg
Baking Powder
1 tbsp baking powder
Baking Soda
1 tsp baking soda
Buttermilk
3/4 cup buttermilk
Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Ground Cinnamon
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
for coating
Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
for coating
Granulated Sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
All-purpose Flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
11 STEPS
20 min
PREP TIME
40 min
COOK TIME
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
2
Beat in the egg.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and salt.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until well combined.
5
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly for 1 to 2 minutes.
6
Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and use a donut cutter to cut donut shapes.
7
Heat vegetable oil in a deep-frying pan or pot to 375°F.
8
Fry the donuts in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
9
Drain the fried donuts on a paper towel-lined plate.
10
In a shallow dish, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for coating.
11
Toss the warm donuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly and serve immediately.
Health Info
Macros
46g
CARBS
4g
FAT
4g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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