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Fried Cake Donettes Recipe for Dessert

This recipe combines the comforting flavors of a classic yellow cake with the lightness of sour cream doughnuts, enhanced by yogurt for a fluffy texture.
These mini doughnuts are best enjoyed dusted with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, offering a deliciously light treat.
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Active Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 pieces

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:

  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon potato flour not flakes or starch
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt use half if using iodized salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup plain unsweetened nonfat Greek yogurt

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
  • 2 quarts refined coconut oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Dough: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, baking powder, potato flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, egg yolks, and yogurt, stirring until thoroughly combined. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. If measuring by cup, spoon the flour into the cup and level it off before sifting.
  • Knead and Roll the Dough: Transfer the dough to a generously floured work surface and knead gently until it is no longer sticky. Roll the dough to a thickness of ⅜ inch.
  • Cut the Doughnuts: Using a damp pastry brush, remove excess flour from the rolled dough. Cut out 1 ¾-inch rounds, arranging them on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Brush off any remaining excess flour. Re-knead and roll scraps as needed to create additional doughnuts.
  • Create the Doughnut Holes: With a dampened fingertip, press an indentation into the center of each round, ensuring the dough does not stick to the paper towel. Flip the dough rounds over and repeat the process on the other side. Gently stretch the holes to widen them slightly.
  • Fry the Doughnuts: Heat 2 inches of refined coconut oil to 360°F. Fry the doughnuts until golden brown, then remove and drain on a paper towel-lined surface.

Notes

  • Serve the doughnuts with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for a classic finish.
  • Handle the dough gently during kneading to avoid overworking, which can affect the texture.
  • Always monitor the frying temperature for consistent results.
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