Irish Apple Cake Donuts with Whiskey Glaze

These Irish-style donuts are a delightful treat that combine the flavors of apple cake and a boozy whiskey glaze. Ideal for whenever you want a little taste of Ireland, or for St. Patricks Day.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup peeled, cored, and diced apples e
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• Oil for frying vegetable or canola
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp Irish whiskey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-2 tbsp milk as needed for glaze consistency

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt

Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix it until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined

Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the dough

Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large, deep saucepan to 350F 175C

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil

Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side or until the donuts are golden brown and cooked through

Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil

In a separate bowl, make the whiskey glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, Irish whiskey, vanilla extract, and milk until you reach your desired glaze consistency

Dip each donut into the whiskey glaze, allowing any excess glaze to drip off, and place them on a wire rack to set

Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before serving

Enjoy your Irish Apple Cake Donuts with Whiskey Glaze