Description
Cake donuts are the perfect blend of fluffy cake and sweet indulgence, making them an irresistible treat any time of day. This easy recipe allows you to whip up a batch of delightful baked cake donuts in under an hour, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack. With a simple base that you can customize with your favorite flavors and toppings, these homemade cake donuts promise to impress both family and friends. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with icing and sprinkles, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- ? cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ? cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fill the donut pan two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Experiment with toppings like chocolate glaze or cinnamon sugar for added flair.
For healthier options, consider substituting part of the flour with whole wheat or using natural sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (55g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg