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Raspberry Donut Cakes

January 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment

I’m back!

…and I come bearing donuts. Donuts masquerading as shortcakes, topped with juicy, sweetened raspberries and lots of whipped cream.

This is the very first post I’ve prepared for you from our new apartment. I’m hoping to do a quick tour of the place once things get a little less crazy lookin’ around here, but for now just know that it has a great, south-facing window and a cozy kitchen, both of which I plan to utilize for much posting in the future.

But, for now, let’s talk these donuts. They’re the springy and tender like the best of cupcakes and scented with vanilla and almond. I love almond, especially with raspberries. So fragrant and delicious! The berries are simply macerated with some sugar and the cream is whipped and unsweetened. I actually over whipped my cream, which kinda drives me nuts but it was all I had so I went with it. Pay attention and whip that cream to the softest of peaks, don’t be like me.

Regardless of the over-whipped-cream debacle, these cakes were reminiscent of those shortcakes that don’t actually involve a biscuit-y shortcake but those spongey, little yellow cakes you find at the store near the strawberries…except, way better, ovbs, since they’re DONUTS and we’re baking them fresh.

[recipe]

Raspberry Donut Cakes

Adapted from THIS recipe, originally from Saveur.

Makes 12 baked donuts.

1 1/4 cups flour

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

scant 1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup canola oil or other neutral oil

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Lightly coat a donut pan with cooking spray (I like coconut oil spray).

In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl whisk together the canola, buttermilk, egg, and extracts. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and fold until just combined. Spoon (or pipe) batter about 1/2 way up each donut well and bake in the center of the oven for 8-9 minutes, or until the donuts spring back to the touch. Remove from the oven, cool in the pan about 1 minute before flipping out onto a cooling rack. Repeat with remaining batter.

For the raspberries:

3 cups raspberries, rinsed and dried

sugar to taste ( I used a scant 1/4 cup)

In a bowl mix the raspberries with the sugar and set aside until the sugar dissolves and the raspberries begin to slump. You can expedite this process by placing everything in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves.

For the cream:

1 cup cream

sugar and a dash of vanilla, if desired

Whip the cream using a hand mixer, immersion blender, or whisk until soft peaks form.

To assemble the cakes:

Place 1 donut on a plate, top with a generous amount of cream and berries, repeat on top with another donut, cream, and berries. [/recipe]

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Comments

  1. Annie @ Annie's City Kitchen

    January 29, 2014 at 8:30 am

    Donuts as shortcake. Genius. Everyone should have a little of this in their life.

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2014 at 8:30 am

      YES! I’m glad we agree, Annie.

      Reply
  2. Amy | Club Narwhal

    January 29, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Yeay, welcome back–can’t wait to see a mini tour of your lovely new place! And you have me dreaming in donuts, all the time. Looks so, so good!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2014 at 9:19 am

      Thank you! I mean, it’s tough to get donuts off the brain.

      Reply
  3. Nicole

    January 29, 2014 at 9:06 am

    So pretty, Cindy! I hope you’re loving Portland and that Sean loves his new job!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Thank you! We are really loving it here, already. If you ever want to visit Portland…we’ll be here ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Billy

    January 29, 2014 at 9:25 am

    !!! I want a giant donut cake! Also glad to hear you guys love it there aaaand I’m excited to come visit sometime in the near futurrre!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      You need one! and we LOVE it! You should def trek up here for an eat-fest.

      Reply
  5. Erika

    January 29, 2014 at 10:29 am

    Welcome Back! That is one wonderful donut tower of greatness..

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks, girl! it’s good to be back.

      Reply
  6. Katrina @ WVS

    January 29, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Donut cakes?! Girl, I love you. These look like a dream!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      YES! right back at you!

      Reply
  7. Eileen

    January 29, 2014 at 11:52 am

    Yay, a giant stack of cake doughnuts! Definitely a perfect way to celebrate being done with your move, right? ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you are settling in well!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you, Eileen!!

      Reply
  8. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough

    January 29, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Hip hip! So good to have you back. ๐Ÿ™‚ And this donut stack… OMGYESYUM.

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 30, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Hooray! I am glad to be back. Thanks, girl!

      Reply
  9. DessertForTwo

    January 29, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Glad you’re home!

    I love the idea of donuts as shortcakes! Genius!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 30, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Sarah | The Sugar Hit

    January 29, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    YAAAAAY, you’re back! I can’t wait to see your apartment tour. Could you please also eat at all the amazing places in Portland and then tell me about it? I may be living vicariously through you. And it’s awesome because donuts.

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 30, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks, girl! I have already eaten so many good things! I will definitely be talking some of them soon!!

      Reply
  11. Tieghan

    January 29, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    YAY!! I am so happy you are back. I missed ya!

    And you cam back with a bang too! Loving these donuts! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 30, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      had to! thanks, Tieghan!

      Reply
  12. Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen

    January 29, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    Glad you’re back – this looks marvelous! Hope you’re enjoying your new home ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 30, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks, Maggie!!

      Reply
  13. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe

    January 30, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    So happy you’re back, and also getting settled into your new space. Breaking in a new kitchen is so fun! Donut cakes sound like THE perfect way to celebrate!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 30, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Yes! I love setting up a new kitchen, always feels so fresh!

      Reply
  14. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com

    January 31, 2014 at 12:28 am

    Doughnut shortcakes? I’m in love! Obviously the only way to improve on doughnuts is to smother them in whipped cream and berries…well played, madam, well played.

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 31, 2014 at 7:42 am

      Why, thank you.

      Reply
  15. Laura Dembowski

    February 1, 2014 at 5:43 am

    I loved those little cakes. I can’t wait to try these as I know they’ll taste way better! Hope you’re settling in to your new place well!

    Reply
    • cindy

      February 1, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Thanks, Laura!

      Reply
  16. JulieD

    February 3, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I am in total love with this!!

    Reply
  17. whilehewasout

    February 10, 2014 at 6:59 am

    In my world, if it has raspberries, it can only be divine!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  18. Jill

    February 11, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Perfect timing as I just bought my first donut pans last week. They ARE perfect as shortcakes! Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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