Makes about 2 dozen
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
1-1/2 cups sugar , divided
3 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon , divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup 2% milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
1) In a large bowl , beat butter and 1 cup sugar until crumbly , about 2 minutes . Add eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition .
2) Combine the four , baking powder , 1 teaspoon cinnamon , salt and nutmeg ; add to butter mixture alternately with milk , beating well after each addition . Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours .
3) Turn onto a heavily floured surface ; pat dough to 1/4-inch thickness . Cut with a floured 2-1/2-inch doughnut cutter . In an electric skillet or deep fryer , heat oil to 375* .
4) Fry doughnuts , a few at a time , until golden brown on both sides . Drain on paper towels .
5) Combine remaing sugar and cinnamon ; roll warm donuts in mixture
Want a little piece of heaven ? These tender cake doughnuts are a dream . For a variation , add a little rum extract or a tablespoon of dark rum for a richer flavor .
