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Donut Cake

17/11/2023

The donut cake is not a classic of Italian cuisine, but it is a fun and indulgent dessert that takes inspiration from the shape and texture of American donuts. In Italy, we could compare it to a sort of large, soft, and sweet donut. Here is how to prepare it with an Italian twist:

Ingredients

  • 200 g of all-purpose flour
  • 150 g of sugar
  • 100 g of soft butter
  • 120 ml of whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 sachet of baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon (for an Italian touch)
  • For the icing:
    • 200 g of powdered sugar
    • 3-4 tablespoons of water or lemon juice
  • Decorations: Colored sprinkles, chocolate, chopped nuts, etc.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter and flour a large donut-shaped cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the soft butter with the sugar until the mixture is fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and grated lemon zest to flavor the batter.
  5. In another container, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level it with a spatula.
  7. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before unmolding.
  9. To prepare the icing, mix the powdered sugar with water or lemon juice until you achieve a smooth consistency thick enough to cover the cake without running too much.
  10. Pour the icing over the cooled cake and decorate with colored sprinkles or other decorative elements as desired.

Curiosity

The donut cake is inspired by the famous donuts but interprets the shape in a “giant” version, transforming it into a delicious dessert to share. The icing and decorations make it resemble a large donut to enjoy with friends. Moreover, the addition of lemon zest is a classic Italian touch that gives freshness and aroma to the dessert.

Donut Cake