Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake Batter

• Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut cake pan or Bundt pan.
• Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and optional spices (nutmeg and cinnamon).
• Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
• Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

2. Bake the Donut Cake

• Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
• Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.

3. Prepare the Glaze

• Ingredients for Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Mix the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.

4. Decorate the Donut Cake

• Apply the Glaze: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.
• Optional Decorations: Add sprinkles, nuts, or other decorations while the glaze is still wet.
• Let the Glaze Set: Allow the glaze to set before serving.

5. Serve

• Slice and Enjoy: Slice the donut cake and serve with your favorite beverages. Enjoy!