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Donut Cake Recipe

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A soft and tender donut cake baked in a classic ring shape, flavored with warm nutmeg and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. It delivers the nostalgic taste of a bakery donut in an easy, oven-baked form.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk for glaze
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a bundt or ring pan thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze until smooth.
  9. Pour the glaze over the slightly warm cake and allow it to set before slicing.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender.
  • Grease the pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  • Add milk to the glaze one teaspoon at a time if it is too thick.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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