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
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Preheat the Fryer:
- Prepare your fryer according to manufacturer instructions to ensure it reaches the correct frying temperature.
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Prepare Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate Chocolate and Butter:
- Stir in melted white chocolate and butter into the egg mixture until fully combined.
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Add Milk and Vanilla:
- Pour in milk and vanilla extract, stirring continuously to integrate all ingredients thoroughly.
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Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures:
- Slowly incorporate the sifted flour mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
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Chill the Dough:
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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! 🍩