Description

This Donut Cake is a soft, fluffy baked dessert that captures the classic flavor of old-fashioned donuts without frying. Made with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, this easy donut cake recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

For the cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 cup milk or buttermilk
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt

For the glaze:

1 ½ cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk or cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional toppings:

Cinnamon sugar
Chocolate glaze
Rainbow sprinkles
Chopped nuts

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt or tube pan.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined (do not overmix).
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and pourable.
Drizzle glaze over the cake and add toppings before it sets.
Slice and serve once glaze is set.

Notes

Do not overmix to avoid a dense texture.Buttermilk enhances flavor and tenderness.Add extra nutmeg for a stronger donut flavor.Best served slightly warm or at room temperature.