Cake Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, if using.
2. 2
   Beat eggs, 2/3 cup (150 ml) sugar and vanilla till thick and lemon colored.
3. 3
   Combine cream and butter.
4. 4
   Add alternately to egg mixture with flour mixture, beating till just blended after each addition.
5. 5
   Cover and chill dough in refrigerator about 2 hours.
6. 6
   Roll dough 3/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
7. 7
   Cut out doughnuts with floured 2 1/2 inch doughnut cutter.
8. 8
   Fry in deep hot fat 375 degrees (200 C.) till golden brown, turning once; about 1 minute per side.
9. 9
   Drain on paper towels.
10. 10
    While warm, shake in a mixture of 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar and 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon.