Forktionary

Sour Cream Doughnuts Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible fluffiness of these homemade sour cream doughnuts! This recipe yields approximately 8 doughnuts and 14 doughnut holes, perfect for sharing (or not!). Get ready for a light and subtly sweet treat that's incredibly easy to make. These 'cake' doughnuts are unbelievably tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Try them warm with a dusting of sugar – pure heaven!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 226.3 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Sour Cream Doughnuts 54

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sour Cream Doughnuts

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Sour Cream Doughnuts? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Sour Cream Doughnuts

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and thick (about 3-5 minutes using a hand mixer).
  2. Add 1 cup sour cream and beat until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Sprinkle additional flour over the dough and roll it out to 5/8 inch thickness.
  6. Using a 3-inch flour-dusted cutter, cut out as many doughnut rounds as possible. Cut out the centers to create doughnut holes.
  7. Gather the dough scraps, gently form them into a ball, and reroll to cut out more doughnuts and holes.
  8. Gently flatten each doughnut and hole to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  9. Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry the doughnuts and holes in batches for approximately 1 minute per side, or until golden brown.
  10. Remove the doughnuts and holes from the oil and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
  11. While still warm (optional), dredge the doughnuts in granulated sugar, gently shaking off any excess.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

14g

Carbs

13g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Occasion Healthy Breads Desserts Holiday Event Kid Friendly Dietary Hanukkah