Plain Cake Doughnuts

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 quart oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1046 kcal 52% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.4g 17% DV
Total Fat 64g 82% DV
Carbs 122.2g 44% DV
Fiber 19.3g 69% DV
Sugar 37.8g 76% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12496.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 428mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 67.8mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 5.7mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1935mg 100% DV
Iron 8.8mg 49% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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