Old-Fashioned Cake Donuts
Old-fashioned cake donuts are soft, lightly spiced, and coated in a simple vanilla glaze. Baked instead of fried, they’re a delicious, nostalgic treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Make the Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the greased donut wells, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Donuts: Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the Donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the glaze, letting the excess drip off. Set on a wire rack to dry before serving.