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Vanilla Cake Doughnut Recipe

Vanilla Cake Doughnut Recipe

Luna
To make vanilla cake doughnuts, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine the mixtures, then pour into a doughnut pan. Bake until golden, cool, and glaze with a vanilla icing. Enjoy these sweet treats!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 doughnuts
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Doughnut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bag (optional, for glazing)

Ingredients
  

For the Doughnuts:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 3/8 cup 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Glaze:

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4.5 tablespoons milk adjust for desired consistency
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a doughnut pan.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.

Combine Wet Ingredients:

  • In another bowl, mix the oil, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Mixtures:

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Fill the Pan:

  • Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

Bake:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Make the Glaze:

  • While the doughnuts are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust the milk for your desired glaze consistency.

Glaze the Doughnuts:

  • Once the doughnuts are cool, dip the tops in the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Add sprinkles if desired.

Serve:

  • Enjoy your vanilla cake doughnuts fresh! Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Keyword Vanilla Cake Doughnut Recipe