Old fashioned cake donuts

Here’s a classic Old-Fashioned Cake Donuts recipe — crisp edges, tender crumb, and that nostalgic flavor:

🍩 Old-Fashioned Cake Donuts

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional, classic flavor!)

• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large egg yolks

• 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the glaze (optional):

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar:
   In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until sandy. Add egg yolks and beat until light and thick.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   Add sour cream and vanilla. Mix well.

4. Form Dough:
   Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined. Dough will be sticky.

5. Chill:
   Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 1 hour (this makes it easier to handle).

6. Roll & Cut:
   Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut with a donut cutter or two round cutters (about 3” and 1”).

7. Heat Oil:
   Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 325°F (165°C).

8. Fry:
   Fry a few donuts at a time, about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Don’t overcrowd.

9. Drain:
   Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack over paper towels.

10. Glaze (optional):
    Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip warm donuts in glaze and let set.