White Chocolate Bliss Doughnuts

White Chocolate Cake Doughnuts Recipe

Overview

These White Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are a delightful treat, courtesy of Emeril, offering a homemade alternative to the standard chain doughnut fare. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any sweet occasion, these doughnuts combine the richness of white chocolate with a fluffy, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth.

• Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 12 doughnuts (Recipe yield: 1 dozen)

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 oz white chocolate, melted
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate glaze (for drizzling)
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts (for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Fryer:

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   • Prepare your fryer according to manufacturer instructions to ensure it reaches the correct frying temperature.

2. Prepare Dough:

   • In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. Prepare Wet Ingredients:

   • In another mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth and creamy.

4. Incorporate Chocolate and Butter:

   • Stir in melted white chocolate and butter into the egg mixture until fully combined.

5. Add Milk and Vanilla:

   • Pour in milk and vanilla extract, stirring continuously to integrate all ingredients thoroughly.

6. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures:

   • Slowly incorporate the sifted flour mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.

7. Chill the Dough:

   • Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up.

8. Roll and Cut Doughnuts:

   • Once chilled, turn out the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
   • Use a 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter to cut out doughnuts. Re-roll any scraps to make more doughnuts.

9. Fry the Doughnuts:

   • Carefully fry a couple of doughnuts at a time in the preheated fryer for about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
   • Remove the doughnuts from the fryer and place them on a paper-lined plate to drain excess oil.

10. Glaze and Garnish:

    • Transfer the fried doughnuts to a wire rack.
    • While still warm, drizzle each doughnut generously with chocolate glaze.
    • Sprinkle chopped macadamia nuts over the glazed doughnuts for added crunch and flavor.

11. Serve:

    • Arrange the glazed and garnished doughnuts on a platter or serving dish.
    • Enjoy these decadent White Chocolate Cake Doughnuts warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 364.1
• Total Fat: 19.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.6g
• Cholesterol: 42.4mg
• Sodium: 147.4mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 45.3g
  • Fiber: 3.7g
  • Sugar: 14.7g
• Protein: 7.5g

Recipe Notes

These White Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, briefly warm them in an oven or microwave to regain their delightful texture and flavors.

Perfect for special occasions like Hanukkah or simply as a sweet indulgence any time of year, these doughnuts are sure to impress with their homemade charm and irresistible taste. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a batch today! 🍩