Cake Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
2. 2
   In another bowl, beat together eggs, 2/3 cup sugar, and vanilla until thick and lemon colored.
3. 3
   In another bowl, combine cream and butter.
4. 4
   Alternately add dry ingredients and cream mixture to egg mixture.
5. 5
   Beat each time until just blended.
6. 6
   Chill dough for 2 hours.
7. 7
   Roll out dough 3/8-inch thick on a powdered sugar or floured surface.
8. 8
   Cut with doughnut cutter.
9. 9
   Fry in 375 oil turning once; allow about 1 minute per side.
10. 10
    Drain on paper towels.
11. 11
    Shake warm doughnuts in a small brown paper bag with remaining sugar and cinnamon.