Soft & Fluffy Donut Cake – A Deliciously Sweet Treat
This Donut Cake is the perfect combination of a soft, moist cake and the classic flavors of a traditional donut! With a tender crumb, a hint of cinnamon, and a buttery sugar glaze, this cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It’s easy to make, requires simple ingredients, and brings all the comforting flavors of a donut in cake form!
Equipment
- 10-inch Bundt pan or round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
- Pastry brush (for glaze)
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups 315g all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 100g brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup 240ml buttermilk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- For the Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup 56g melted butter
- ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the Glaze Optional:
- 1 cup 120g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Oven & Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a Bundt pan (or round cake pan) to prevent sticking.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Step 5: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 6: Cool & Add Sugar Coating
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Brush melted butter over the warm cake and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over it.
- Step 7: Add Optional Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle over the cake once it has completely cooled.
- Step 8: Serve & Enjoy!
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Donut Cake with coffee or tea!
Notes
Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
Add-ins: Try adding nutmeg, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for extra flavor!
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
Add-ins: Try adding nutmeg, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for extra flavor!