Using a wire skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer the fried doughnuts to the prepared baking sheet to drain. Repeat with the remaining batter in three batches. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Servings: 24 doughnuts
Total Time: 1 hour
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Golden, crispy, and dusted with powdered sugar — these Fried Cake Doughnuts bring classic bakery flavor right to your kitchen. Lightly spiced with nutmeg and perfectly tender on the inside, each bite delivers that nostalgic, homemade sweetness we all crave. With simple pantry ingredients and a quick fry in your Dutch oven, you can whip up a batch of these delightful doughnuts in no time. Serve them warm for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat — and don’t be surprised when they disappear faster than you made them.
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Recipe Summary
10 minutes
35 minutes
6
One Pot Dinner
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 quarts peanut or vegetable oil
- Confectioners sugar for dusting
Directions:
1. Make the Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, eggs, and nutmeg until smooth, then whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture using a wooden spoon until the batter is evenly combined.
2. Fry the Doughnuts
Add oil to your Dutch oven until it’s about ½ inch deep. Heat over medium-high until the oil reaches 350ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Using a small ice cream scoop or two large spoons, carefully drop six golf ball-sized portions of batter into the hot oil. Fry until the doughnuts are crisp and deeply golden on all sides, 3 to 6 minutes. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain an oil temperature between 325ºF and 350ºF.
