My house has been overrun with hungry kids lately (and I like it that way). I don’t mind it at all but there better be something coming out of the oven at all times. Can you imagine the look on a gaggle of teen’s faces when you pull out a tray of freshly baked doughnuts? Yep, it’s as priceless as you can imagine.
Also, have I mentioned my town does NOT have a doughnut shop? It must be some kind of joke. It’s a totally unmet demand as far as I’m concerned and I think someone could get rich quick if they put one in. Anyone, anyone? Now, there are doughnuts in the bakeries of all the grocery stores, but they are not the same as a doughnut shop doughnut. You understand what I’m saying.
Therefore, I started making my own doughnuts. We love the cake-like ones as you see here. And they are so easy to make…so easy.
However, you do need a doughnut pan or two. Most doughnut recipes are written for 12 doughnuts. It makes it so much easier if you have two pans to bake them all at once. They do need to sit for 15 minutes in the pan before dumping them out, so two pans are helpful.
What I love about this recipe is its versatility. I easily add and subtract flavors depending on how I want it to taste. I use Greek yogurt and I always use vanilla bean paste (it really makes your baked goods taste better).
Doughnuts with sprinkles are a treat everyone loves.
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Angie | Big Bears Wife says
I like cake donuts too! We have 1 donut bakery type place here but no big chains! Perfect Fall donut you have here!
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
Yum! These are so perfect for Thanksgivukkah actually! Can’t wait to try!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
These sound fabulous, Cathy! Now I really need to get a donut pan… 🙂
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
No donut shop??? I bet you could set one up in your home and have people stopping by all the time. These look great!
Kezz18 says
I didn’t have a donut pan & couldn’t find one so I made a giant donut in a bundt pan. I baked it for 25mins (depending on your oven) & followed your recipe for everything else. Also couldn’t find apple pie spice here so Google helped with a recipe for it there lol.