Description
Delicious and soft Sour Cream Cake Donuts that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour (300 grams)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (½ stick)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup all-purpose flour for shaping
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120 grams) for glaze
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
- 2 tablespoons whole milk for glaze
- 3–4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix the dry ingredients (cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg). Whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until light and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs and mix on medium for 30 seconds, or until well incorporated, scraping down the bowl and paddle as needed.
- Add one-third of the flour mixture, mix on low until just incorporated. Add half of the sour cream, mixing on low until just incorporated. Repeat this process, finishing with the final third of flour until just combined.
- Cover and chill the dough for one hour.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together melted butter, vanilla, powdered sugar, and milk until fully incorporated. Cover and set aside.
- Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Turn out the chilled dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a loose ball without overworking it.
- Roll the dough to ½-inch thickness and cut out the donuts using a donut cutter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Fry donuts in batches of 4 to 5, frying for 60 seconds on each side until golden brown. Remove them to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Allow donuts to cool slightly, then dip the tops into the glaze or spoon the glaze over them. Place on a wire rack to set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Be careful not to overwork the donut dough to maintain a light texture.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature to avoid soggy donuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg