Once upon a time I used to make the donuts. Well, technically, I was only allowed to frost the donuts because when I did make them, well…they sort of looked like these guys. I may not make the best looking cake donuts…but I can frost, fill, and sprinkle with the best of them.
Back when I was in my early twenties, I worked as a baker’s helper at the Meijer bakery. It remains one of my most favorite jobs ever. Have you ever experienced a warm, fresh-from-the-fryer, recently glazed apple cider cake donut? You really should. Seriously. Add it to the bucket list. It’s a must-do, for sure. You’ll thank me later. Something you should also do: get a baker’s hat. They’re so cool.
Pumpkin donuts have been on my must make list for quite awhile but, honestly, frying scares me. I just don’t get it. Luckily, I have Thom to do all the scary stuff, like slaying spiders, keeping things alive {plants, the garden, etc.}, and frying.
The batter is a cinch to make…and you can find the recipe here.
These tasted great, especially the donut holes. And, they make fabulous thank you gifts!
