Celebrate National Doughnut Day with Fried Cake Doughnuts Topped with Chocolate Ganache Icing!

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Me to Mariah: Do you know what Friday is?

Mariah: Yes. It's my birthday.

Me: Wrong! It's National Doughnut Day!

In all seriousness, Friday is Mariah's 18th birthday and since she's my firstborn baby, I have a lot of mixed feelings about the approaching day. On one hand, I'm a little sad that I'll soon be letting go of my little girl and will be sending her off on her own to conquer the world. But, on the flip side, I am super excited to look back over the past 18 years and reflect on what an amazing young woman she has become. I truly couldn't have asked for a better kid, and I'm going to give myself a big pat on the back for raising that girl up right. And to celebrate for a job well done (and to honor National Doughnut Day, of course), I'm treating the family to some homemade Fried Cake Doughnuts topped with Chocolate Ganache Icing. 

If there's one thing that puts a smile on Mariah's face, it's a box of doughnuts. I won't tell you how disgusted she was when I filled a doughnut box full of fruits and veggies and placed it on the counter for an April Fool's prank. The girl loves her doughnuts.

yield: 12 Doughnuts & 12 Doughnut HolesAuthor: Theresa Mprint recipe

Fried Cake Doughnuts With Chocolate Ganache Icing

INGREDIENTS:

For Doughnuts

• 2 tbsp shortening, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 tsp baking soda
• tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• vegetable oil for frying

For Ganache

• 12 ounce bag dark chocolate chips
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl, beat shortening until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Add in eggs, 1 at a time, beating until just blended after each addition.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. On low mixer speed, gradually beat into the shortening mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and ending with the flour mixture. Cover dough and chill for 1 hour.
3. Divide dough in half. Working with one section at a time, roll dough into a 1/2 inch thickness onto a well floured surface. Using a floured doughnut cutter, cut out 12 doughnuts, rerolling dough as necessary, and place cut doughnuts onto a floured baking sheet.
4. In a pan suitable for frying, pour oil to 3½ inches in depth. Heat to 375 degrees. Fry doughnuts 4 at a time about 30 seconds on each side, or until they start to turn golden brown. Drain on baking sheet covered with paper towels. Allow to cool, then dip in chocolate ganache.

Chocolate Ganache

1. Pour the chocolate chips in a glass or metal bowl. In a heavy bottom sauce pan, heat the heavy whipping cream until just boiling. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until all chips are melted and mixture is smooth and lump free.

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Original Recipe Adapted From Decked Out Donuts

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Now, what's a morning doughnut without a cup of coffee? According to Mariah, coffee and doughnuts make the world go round. Of course, one always needs a cute mug to sip their morning cup of joe out of, and you all already know we are obsessed with the mugs from Papyrus.

This Cup of Happy Mug filled with coffee and accompanied with a side of doughnut is all my girl needs to get the day started on a positive note. How can one be down with such a cute and colorful vintage style mug and a sprinkle topped doughnut? 

Papyrus has so many adorable mugs, perfect for gifting for birthdays and graduation (which we'll be doing next week!) Another one of my favorites is this Grateful For Caffeine Mug. 

The gold foil lettering is classy and vibrant orange polka dot interior gives the mug a touch of whimsy. Perfect for your morning cup of coffee or afternoon tea out in the garden. Papyrus has a handful of other equally beautiful mugs you're sure to love. Be sure to head over and find your next favorite soon!

What flavor doughnut will you be eating on National Doughnut Day?