Description
Deliciously soft and flavorful sour cream cake donuts that are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
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 teaspoons 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 butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until light and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the 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 and mix on low until just incorporated. Add half of the sour cream and mix on low until just incorporated. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture and sour cream until fully combined. Finish with the final third of flour and mix on low.
- Cover and chill the dough for one hour.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together melted butter, vanilla, powdered sugar, and milk until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven 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. Roll out to ½-inch thickness and cut out donuts with a cutter. Gather remaining dough and reroll to cut out more donuts.
- Fry donuts in batches of 4 to 5 for 60 seconds on each side. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Glaze the donuts while they are still warm by dipping or spooning glaze on top. Allow glaze to set and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is preheated for even frying.
- Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container for up to two days.
- These donuts taste best when served warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg