Classic Cake Doughnuts (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Doughnuts

01 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ⅔ cup granulated sugar
04 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - ½ cup buttermilk or whole milk
07 - 3 tablespoons melted vegetable shortening
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
09 - 1 large egg

→ Glaze

10 - 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
11 - 2 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - ¼ teaspoon almond extract
14 - 3 cups powdered sugar

→ For Frying

15 - 1 quart vegetable oil

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
02 - Whisk buttermilk, shortening, vanilla, and egg until combined. Add to dry ingredients, mix just until combined.
03 - Roll dough ½-inch thick on floured surface. Cut with donut cutter.
04 - Fry at 365-375°F for 1½-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
05 - Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts, place on wire rack to set.

# Recipe Notes:

01 - Classic cake doughnuts with a tender crumb and sweet vanilla glaze.

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