Old-Time Cake Doughnuts Recipe

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2012 by 6foreverpaws

This was my first try at donuts, dough was very sticky even after chilling. I slowly added flour until I got the right consistancy and they came out great. I used apple pie spice in place of nutmet and that worked out well. I am going to use pumpkin pie spice next time around.We really enjoyed them, the hubby loved the donut holes so when I make these again I will make a few more of them. They freeze up great.......just warm and roll in sugar mixture and they were fresh tasting.

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2011 by jemccorm86

I found them to be very tough and rather bland. I do not believe I over-mixed either. Without the cinnamon/sugar on top, they wouldn't have much flavor at all. I was hoping they would be more like cake doughnuts from a doughnut shop. These almost have a thick biscuit/bread consistency instead of a light, fluffy cake doughnut.

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by LegalSec

I have not made these doughnuts but I was reading everyone's comments. A 2-1/2 inch doughnut cutter is a round cook cutter that cuts the dough into a 2-1/2 inch round dough while cutting the cutting out at the same time. Go to a good kitchen gadget store and ask for a 2-1/2 doughnut cutter. Make sure the dough is well-floured before using the doughnut cutter. This should work even though the dough is sticky and also chililng for 2 hours prior will help tremendously.

Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2011 by Missakay76

I did not even attempt to cut this after I saw how sticky the dough was -- instead I just wet my hands a bit and rolled the dough into a tube and formed it into a doughnut shape. Much less hassle than trying to cut it! Keeping my hands moist kept the dough from sticking. My doughnuts were a little bit dry, but I am pretty positive I overcooked them. Oh, and make sure to read the recipe carefully -- I did not note the "chilling" time and had to delay making these by a day!

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2011 by oma sukhram

the dough was too sticky

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by djmezack

I used cinnamon and cardamom. Mine were a little dry and almost a little bready. Did I mix too much?? I loved the taste. I also used whole milk. My donuts were darker brown than the picture as I like crunchy brown on outside, tender inside. Did I cook too long??? How can I get that effect - cook higher temp? Thanks for any help.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by gbleddynn

Out of curiosity, what's the best thing to poke the holes with for the doughnuts?

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by dbausman

These are just like my mom's when I was little! Didn't change the recipe at all - these are great!

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by kimbalette

These were declicious, but the dough was very sticky. When they say to pat it out on a lot of flour, they mean a LOT of flour. I did change the recipe a bit though, so maybe it was me. I made lemon donuts, adding lemon zest rather than cinnamon and replacing a tblsp of the milk with lemon juice. Absolutely delicious but, as I said, very VERY sticky and hard to work with. I'm going to try the cinnamon next.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by joandillon

Havent tried it yet,but because of my husband health I would have to bake them. Has anyone tried doing it that way yet?

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by anita2741

I don't know about baking that recipe but if you log into Family Circle. They have a recipe  for Vanilla Cake Donut April 2010 on page 164 these are baked, also one for chocolate donuts. Maybe check it out. I'm trying to cut out the fat also.

Hope this helps, Anita

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by dmv60

I made half a recipe since its just the two of us. Turned out great, and we had the left-overs the next morning.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by bobbi39183

Takes me back to my younger days when my mom made these every Sunday.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by lisamaria

I am not reviewing. I am wondering if these can be baked?? I was looking for a recipe for baked donuts. I don't want to deep fry.

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by zazababa

Can't be anything than the tastiest. Just the way my mother used to make them... !!!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by Missglenda

Looks very easy. I haven't made them but rather than fry them I plan on baking them as we are cutting down on fried foods. Has anyone baked this recipe before? gshiskin

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by rburtons

Delicious and easy recipe, especially if it's you're a beginner with making donuts. We make this to celebrate the first snow of winter, and it is always a hit with friends and family.

Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2010 by eleyana

Great first time doughnut making recipe. Came together very easily, simple to pat out and shape, and the flavor was perfect cake doughnut. My girls loved them!

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2010 by alainaw30

I've been looking for years for a cake doughnut recipe. Thrilled when I got my magazine last night to see this recipe. Couldn't wait to try it out after church. I'm amazed at how easy this was.

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2010 by dutch5

Enjoyed making these with my kids. And several days later, they still taste good (when stored in air-tight container).

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2010 by hcdearmore

Very tasty. Keeps well overnight, so you can make it two mornings in row!