Traditional Cake Donuts

 CAKE DONUTS (~24 donuts)

Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
½ tsp nutmeg
2 eggs
1¼ cups buttermilk
¼ cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Heat oil to 350–355°F.

2. Whisk all dry ingredients.

3. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, butter, vanilla.

4. Combine wet + dry → thick dough.

5. Rest 10 minutes.

6. Roll ½" thick, cut donuts.

7. Fry 90 sec per side. (Donut should float within 3-5 seconds)

8. Drain, then glaze or coat in cinnamon sugar.

Simple Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla
Mix smooth, dip warm donuts.