Cake Doughnuts Recipe

In a large bowl stir together the flour 1/2 cup sugar baking powder salt 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk egg butter and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Heat oil in a deep heavy skillet or deep-fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). On a floured board roll chilled dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Use a 3 inch round cutter to cut out doughnuts. Use a smaller cutter to cut holes from center. If you do not have a small cutter use the mouth of a bottle.

Fry doughnuts in hot oil until golden brown turning once. Remove from oil to drain on paper plates. Combine the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar in a large resealable bag. Place a few warm donuts into the bag at a time seal and shake to coat.