Description
Grandma’s classic old-fashioned cake donuts bring nostalgic comfort straight from her cherished kitchen. Crisp exterior and tender crumb invite sweet memories, promising pure deliciousness that connects generations with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare a donut pan by lightly coating with cooking spray and set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients, creating a uniform powder mixture.
- Separately whisk together liquid components until fully integrated and smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Carefully distribute batter into donut pan cavities, filling each approximately two-thirds full for proper rising.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, checking doneness with a clean toothpick inserted near the center.
- While donuts are cooling, prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Once donuts have slightly cooled and are warm but not hot, dip each into glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
- Position glazed donuts on a wire cooling rack, permitting excess glaze to set and create a smooth, glossy finish.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Use a piping bag or ziplock bag with corner snipped for neater donut well filling.
- Substitute buttermilk with regular milk and a teaspoon of vinegar for a quick alternative.
- Try different glazes like chocolate, maple, or cinnamon sugar for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg