SPICED CAKE DOUGHNUTS

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As part of our family's Halloween tradition, I make these delicious frosted doughnuts to serve with warm, spiced cider. Grated apples give them a scrumptious flavor and texture. -Katherine Nelson Centerville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 22 doughnuts.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup grated peeled apples
Oil for deep-fat frying
BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. , Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and mace; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in apples. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels., In a small saucepan, bring brown sugar and butter to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Pour into a small bowl; let stand for 10 minutes. Add cream; beat until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until frosting achieves desired consistency. Frost doughnuts; top with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 94g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

saava mulongo
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These doughnuts were really easy to make and they turned out great! The cake batter was moist and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Ali Jannat
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I made these doughnuts for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best doughnuts they've ever had. I'm glad I found this recipe.


Shish Bae
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These doughnuts were a bit dry for my taste. I think I should have added more milk to the batter. The glaze was good, though.


Beavon Monayo
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I've made these doughnuts several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the fact that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Gabe
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These doughnuts were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best doughnuts he's ever had.


Atinuke Awosanya
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I'm not a big fan of doughnuts, but these were really good! The cake batter was light and airy, and the glaze was sweet and tangy. I would definitely recommend them.


Shoaib Arif
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These doughnuts were really easy to make and they turned out great! The cake batter was moist and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Asemahle Saliwa
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I made these doughnuts for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best doughnuts they've ever had. I'm glad I found this recipe.


Nhial Ziel
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These doughnuts were a bit dry for my taste. I think I should have added more milk to the batter. The glaze was good, though.


Butt Brother
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I've made these doughnuts several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the fact that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Faith Wambui
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These doughnuts were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best doughnuts he's ever had.


Muhammad Shafii
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I'm not a huge fan of doughnuts, but these were really good. The cake batter was light and airy, and the glaze was sweet and tangy. I would definitely recommend them.


Shafii said changoma Changoma
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I made these doughnuts for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making them again.


Chrissy Lohman
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These doughnuts were absolutely delicious! The cake batter was moist and fluffy, and the spices gave them a wonderful flavor. I loved the glaze, too - it was the perfect finishing touch.


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