Walnut Cream Cake Doughnuts

Breaks from tradition using baking powder for a 'drop doughnut' or cake style. No yeast wait time. Denser, crumbly, like a fried cake. Rich walnut cream makes it festive.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 410 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Spoons
  • Pot
  • Bowls

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1

Mix dry ingredients.

Tip: Baking powder provides lift.
2

Mix wet ingredients.

Tip: Room temp.
3

Combine to thick batter/dough.

Tip: Don't overmix or it gets tough.
4

Drop spoonfuls into 340°F oil. Fry golden.

Tip: Rustic shapes.
5

Make cream: boil cream, add nuts/honey, cool. Split doughnuts and fill.

Tip: Like a mini sandwich.

Recipe FAQ

Greasy?
Oil too cold. Dense dough needs heat to seal.
Fell apart.
Batter too soft (add flour) or oil not hot enough.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 2 oz All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Melted Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 cups Ground Walnuts
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 2 cups Oil