Cake Doughnut Holes
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/3 teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
- About 1 cup powdered sugar, for serving
Directions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or put a few inches of oil in a large, deep saucepan (it should come no more than halfway up the sides of the pan) and heat to 360-375 F over medium heat.
- While the oil is heating, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Whisk in the milk and melted butter, stirring until blended. Add the egg and whisk just until it is well incorporated; avoid overmixing.
- When the oil is heated, use a small ice cream scoop to scoop the dough and gently drop it into the hot oil, making 6 or so at a time. Cook until dark golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove them from the oil and allow to drain while frying the remaining doughnut holes.
- Put the powdered sugar in a large bowl, add the doughnut holes, and toss to evenly coat them before serving.
Notes
Serves 12-15