For our Baked Cake Doughnuts, we use the creaming method to make the batter. Unlike other doughnuts and zeppoles, these doughnuts are baked in a specific pan with a doughnut "hole." The Baked Cake Doughnuts are glazed with whole milk and confectioners' sugar and served warm.
Steps
1
Preparation
Ingredients
Unsalted butter, 82% fat, for brushing, soft - As Needed
Scale the ingredients precisely and bring them to room temperature.
Gather the necessary tools.
Lightly brush butter into the doughnut pans.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Making the Batter
Ingredients
250 g Pastry flour or all-purpose flour
7 g Baking powder
50 g Unsalted butter, 82% fat, room temperature
10 g Vanilla paste or extract
40 g Grapeseed or vegetable oil
80 g Granulated sugar
50 g Light brown sugar, sugar in the raw, or dark brown sugar
70 g Whole eggs
180 g Whole milk
Sift the flour and baking powder. Reserve.
Whisk the butter and vanilla for about 10 seconds.
Gradually add the oil then the sugars.
Add the eggs in two or three additions.
Gradually add one-third of the milk and the dry ingredients at a time. Very gently whisk to combine after each addition and do not overmix.
Pipe the batter into the doughnut pan. Fill approximately two-thirds. Do not overfill. Place on a baking tray.
3
Baking the Batter
Bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. If not, bake for 2 to 3 more minutes.
Place on a wire rack to slightly cool, then unmold.
4
Glazing the Doughnuts
Ingredients
110 g Confectioners’ sugar, sifted
5 g Vanilla paste or extract
30 g Whole milk
Whisk the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and milk until glossy and smooth.
Dip the doughnuts into the glaze and clean any drippings from the side.
5
Storage
Storing & Shelf Life:
Keep the doughnuts in a cool place for 1 day.
Refrigerating Doughnuts
Refrigerate unglazed doughnuts for 1 day.
Freezing Doughnuts
Freeze the baked, unglazed doughnuts wrapped in plastic or an airtight container for up to 1 month. To defrost, place it wrapped in the refrigerator overnight and serve the next day.
