Plain Cake Doughnuts

This cake donut recipe is simple to make, lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and delicious coated with cinnamon sugar or a powdered sugar glaze.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 202 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 dash ground nutmeg

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg until smooth.

Step 3

Knead lightly, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter, or use two round biscuit cutters of different sizes.

Step 4

Lay doughnuts in hot oil, a few at a time. Do not overcrowd the pan, or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.