Spiced Cake Doughnuts

Name: Spiced Cake Doughnuts
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground mace; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 cup grated peeled apples; Oil for deep-fat frying; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; Colored sprinkles

19 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup grated peeled apples
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Colored sprinkles

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
2

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and mace; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in apples. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
4

In a small saucepan, bring brown sugar and butter to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Pour into a small bowl; let stand for 10 minutes. Add cream; beat until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until frosting achieves desired consistency. Frost doughnuts; top with sprinkles.