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Donut Cake Recipe
This Donut Cake is the stuff dessert dreams are made of. It captures all the delightful flavors of a glazed donut and transforms them into an impressive bundt cake. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to whip up! The secret to that irresistible donut flavor lies in the combination of buttermilk and sour cream. These ingredients help keep the crumb moist and tender, so you get a delightful cake that practically melts in your mouth. And let’s not forget the glaze! It’s simple to make with just powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, but adds the perfect finishing touch! Donut cake is a simple dessert, but it shines with its buttery, tender texture and all the sweet, vanilla bean flavor in each bite. I know you’ll love it as much as I do!
Ingredients in Donut Cake
Donut cake has a simple ingredient list, so it’s important that you use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Because of this, I recommend you use vanilla bean paste if you can find it! If not, substitute with pure vanilla extract.
For the Cake:
Unsalted Butter (Softened): Provides richness and flavor to the cake, and softening it helps it blend together well with the sugar. Vegetable Oil: Adds moisture to the donut cake and also keeps it nice and tender. Granulated Sugar: For that perfect donut flavor! Large Eggs: Bind the ingredients together and contribute to the cake’s rise. Vanilla Bean Paste: Adds a more intense vanilla flavor compared to extract. (Regular vanilla extract can also be used in its place if you can’t find vanilla bean paste.) All-Purpose Flour: Gives the donut cake structure. Baking Soda & Baking Powder: Leavening agents that help the cake rise. Salt: Just a pinch to enhance flavors! Buttermilk & Sour Cream: Add tanginess, moisture, and contribute to a tender crumb. Don’t skip them!
For the Glaze:
Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and creates the smooth texture of the glaze. Whole Milk: Thins the glaze to your desired consistency. Vanilla Extract or Paste: Adds an extra touch of vanilla flavor.
Let’s Get Baking!
Donut cake is so easy to make, no special cooking methods required! Just mix up that batter, pop it in the oven, and then top it off with your 3-ingredient glaze!
Baking and Adding Frosting
The cake without icing cake be frozen as a whole. Place the cake on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place the pan in the freezer for 2 hours. Wrap the frozen cake tightly in 2-3 layers of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let the cake thaw for 3-4 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator before icing a serving.
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