Old Fashioned Cake Donuts

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg (for that old-fashioned flavor)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Optional glaze:

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3–4 tbsp milk or water
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Preparation :

1. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
2. Cream butter and sugar:
   In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until crumbly. Add the egg yolks and mix until smooth.
3. Add sour cream:
   Stir in the sour cream until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until dough comes together — it will be sticky.
4. Chill the dough:
   Cover and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to make it easier to handle.
5. Roll and cut:
   On a floured surface, roll dough to about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Cut with a donut cutter (or use a round cutter and a bottle cap for the hole).
6. Heat oil:
   In a heavy pot, heat oil to 340–350°F (170–175°C). Fry donuts 2–3 at a time, about 1 minute per side, until golden brown.
7. Drain:
   Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
8. Glaze (optional):
   Whisk glaze ingredients together and dip warm donuts. Let them set on a rack.

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🍽 Tips:

• Sour cream is key for that moist, tender texture.
• Nutmeg is traditional, but you can swap in cinnamon or cardamom for a twist.
• You can also dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar instead of glazing.