Best 6 Baked Cake Donuts Doughnuts Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade baked cake donuts, a delectable treat that combines the irresistible flavors of classic cake with the convenience of donut form. These donuts rise beautifully in the oven, resulting in a tender, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. With a variety of recipes to choose from, including classic vanilla, rich chocolate, and tangy lemon, there's a flavor for every palate. Whether you prefer a simple glaze or a decadent frosting, these baked cake donuts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey that will fill your home with irresistible aromas and tantalize your taste buds

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CINNAMON BAKED DOUGHNUTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 14

Baking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 doughnut pans well.
  • Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the baking pans, filling each one a little more than three-quarters full. Bake for 17 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then tap the doughnuts out onto a sheet pan.
  • For the topping, melt the 8 tablespoons of butter in an 8-inch saute pan. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip each doughnut first in the butter and then in the cinnamon sugar, either on one side or both sides.

BAKED CAKE DONUTS



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While cake donuts are traditionally fried, they're just as delicious baked in the oven, with far less cleanup. Toss in powdered sugar or finish with a simple glaze and sprinkles or toasted coconut -- you can't go wrong!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly brush two standard donut pans with butter. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat butter and sugars on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium; add eggs and vanilla, beating until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk, and beat just until combined.
  • Transfer batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag, and snip a 1/2-inch hole in one corner of bag. Divide mixture evenly between prepared pans. Bang pans several times on counter to release air bubbles.
  • Bake until tops of donuts spring back when lightly pressed, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. To decorate, see Variations below.

PLAIN CAKE DOUGHNUTS



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A simple cake doughnut lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Coat with cinnamon-sugar, or a confectioners' sugar glaze.

Provided by Jennifer Long

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 quart oil for frying

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg until smooth. Knead lightly, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter, or use two round biscuit cutters of different sizes.
  • Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil, a few at a time. Do not overcrowd pan or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once, for 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 301.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

BAKED CAKE DONUTS (DOUGHNUTS)



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These are great to make when you feel like donuts, but you dont feel like frying. Dip these in glazes or dip in melted butter then roll in them cinnamon sugar.

Provided by Cupcake-Princess

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 12m

Yield 12 donuts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and grease a 12 hole donut pan. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Add buttermilk, eggs, and butter, stir until just combined.
  • Divide batter between prepared donut pan. Bake until toothpick comes out clean, 7 to 9 minutes. Let donuts cool in pans for 5 minutes then take them out of pan and let cool on a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 202.8, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 13.3, Protein 3.7

BAKED CAKE DOUGHNUTS



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Provided by Lara Ferroni

Categories     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Pastry     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 to 12 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (120 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (30 grams) whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup (75 grams) superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter or vegetable shortening
1/4 cup whole milk, scalded
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a doughnut pan.
  • 2. Sift the flours and baking powder together into a large bowl or the bowl of a mixer. Whisk in the sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Add the butter and use your fingers to rub it into the dry ingredients as you would in making a pastry crust, until evenly distributed. Add the milk, yogurt, vanilla, and egg and stir until just combined. Do not overmix or your doughnuts may be rubbery.
  • 3. Use a piping bag or a spoon to fill each doughnut cup about three-quarters full, making sure the center post is clear. Bake until doughnuts are a light golden brown and spring back when touched, 6 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly before removing from pan. Glaze as desired.

FLUFFY CAKE DOUGHNUTS



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This recipe is very quick and easy to make. I have a donut pan, which is like a muffin pan, but has donut shaped holes rather than muffin shaped holes. These donuts are baked not fried, so they don't have so many calories. I mix up either a powdered sugar glaze or a chocolate icing to top these with. They can also be rolled in cinnamon and white sugar, but it doesn't stick very well. My husband likes them just plain. For a chocolate glaze, simply stir 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips into the glaze mixture.

Provided by SYNEVA B

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons hot water
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a doughnut pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Stir in milk, eggs, vanilla and shortening. Beat together until well blended.
  • Fill each doughnut cup approximately 3/4 full. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until doughnuts spring back when touched. Allow to cool slightly before removing from pan.
  • To make glaze, blend confectioners' sugar, hot water and almond extract in a small bowl. Dip doughnuts in the glaze when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 272.3 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

Tips:

  • Use the right flour: All-purpose flour is the best choice for cake donuts, as it produces a tender and fluffy texture. Pastry flour or bread flour can also be used, but they will result in a denser donut.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the donuts tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest: Letting the batter rest for 30 minutes before frying will help the donuts rise and become more tender.
  • Use a donut cutter: A donut cutter is the easiest way to shape the donuts. If you don't have a donut cutter, you can use a biscuit cutter or a glass.
  • Fry the donuts at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for frying donuts is 350°F. If the oil is too hot, the donuts will brown too quickly and be raw in the center. If the oil is too cool, the donuts will absorb too much oil and be greasy.
  • Drain the donuts on paper towels: After frying, drain the donuts on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
  • Glaze or frost the donuts: Glaze or frost the donuts while they are still warm. This will help the glaze or frosting to adhere to the donuts.

Conclusion:

Baked cake donuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. By following these tips, you can make perfect cake donuts at home. Experiment with different flavors and toppings to create your own unique donuts.

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