On June 22, 1847, Hansen Gregory, a 16yr old American, claimed to have invented the ring-shaped doughnut while cooking aboard a lime-trading ship, even though the term "dough-nut" was recorded in a short story as early as 1908.
The donut! What's not to like about them. They're made and consumed in every corner of the world. Some varieties are savory and filled with bean paste or minced meats. But the majority like theirs sweet. Fillings range from jams and custards to cottage cheese. Coatings are equally as diverse; such as cocoanut, glazes, sprinkles, nuts, and cinnamon and the donut itself comes in multitude of flavors from buttermilk and chocolate to pumpkin and blueberry, and everything in between.
Canadians take top honors for consuming the most doughnuts, and they also have the most doughnut stores per capita. Apparently they take their donuts seriously and I think I know why. Have you ever had a bad day after starting it off with a donut or two? I know I sure haven't.
Cake Doughnut Recipe
Ingredients:
4 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 qt Vegetable Oil for frying
Kitchen Equipment Needed:
2 medium mixing bowls
1 large mixing bowl
Deep Fryer or large deep cast iron skillet
2 baking sheets
2 wire racks
wax paper
paper towels
Instructions:
In the medium mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. Using your large mixing bowl, cream the butter, slowly add sugar and beat well, then add eggs and beat well and next add milk and vanilla and stir until all ingredients are combined.
Instructions:
In the medium mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. Using your large mixing bowl, cream the butter, slowly add sugar and beat well, then add eggs and beat well and next add milk and vanilla and stir until all ingredients are combined.
Vanilla Glaze
Ingredients and mixing directions:
3 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond flavoring
In a mixing bowl big enough to dip your doughnuts in, stir together all glaze ingredients until the mixture is smooth and lump free. Set to the side until you are ready to dip the drained doughnuts.
3 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond flavoring
In a mixing bowl big enough to dip your doughnuts in, stir together all glaze ingredients until the mixture is smooth and lump free. Set to the side until you are ready to dip the drained doughnuts.
Prep Time: 15, Chill Time: 2 hours, Frying Time: 35-45 minutes 
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