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Old Fashioned Cake Donuts Recipe

Old Fashioned Cake Donuts Recipe
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These Old Fashioned Cake Donuts are a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or anytime you crave a sweet, comforting indulgence. The donuts are light and fluffy with a delicious chocolate malt glaze and a classic buttermilk glaze.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 55 grams unsalted butter (soft)
  • 80 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 orange zested
  • 1/3 nutmeg pod freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg (standard large, room temperature)
  • 200 grams sour cream (or 100 grams buttermilk)
  • 210 grams all-purpose flour
  • 40 grams corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Chocolate Malt Glaze:

  • 100 grams 60% chocolate
  • 30 grams unsalted butter
  • 70 grams hot water
  • 3 tablespoons malted milk powder

Buttermilk Glaze:

  • Buttermilk
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Donut Dough – In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, orange zest, and nutmeg until light and fluffy. Add egg, then sour cream/buttermilk. Sift in flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, mix until just combined. Chill dough.
  2. Glazes – Make chocolate malt glaze by melting chocolate and butter, then adding malted milk mixture. For buttermilk glaze, mix buttermilk and powdered sugar to desired consistency.
  3. Shape the Donuts – Roll out chilled dough, cut out donuts and holes, fry in oil.
  4. Fry the Donuts – Fry in batches until golden brown, drain on paper towels.
  5. Glaze – Dip warm donuts in glazes, let excess drip off, cool on wire rack.

Notes

  • Ensure oil is at correct temperature for frying.
  • Donuts are best eaten the same day they are made.

Nutrition

Keywords: Old Fashioned Cake Donuts, Donuts, Breakfast, Dessert, Chocolate Glaze, Buttermilk Glaze

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