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A rustic chocolate donut cake glazed with white icing on a wire cooling rack

Donut Cake

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  • Author: Christine Feeney
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Donut Cake captures the nostalgic essence of a cider mill treat with a rich, chocolatey twist. Featuring a dense, tender crumb and warm notes of nutmeg and cardamom, it is a rustic bundt cake that pairs perfectly with a morning cup of coffee.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously coat a 10-12 cup bundt pan with non-stick baking spray.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cardamom.
  5. With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk/sour cream mixture to the butter, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently stir in the hot water using a rubber spatula until the batter is completely smooth.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, tap it on the counter to release air bubbles, and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a glaze, then pour over the cooled cake.

Notes

To achieve the most authentic donut-like texture, avoid over-mixing the batter once you add the flour. Using Dutch-process cocoa is essential for the deep, dark color and smooth flavor profile that defines this farmhouse favorite.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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