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Whether you are getting breakfast for your family or bringing a tasty treat to work, it may be challenging to decide between yeast and cake donuts. While both options share similar ingredients, the small variances make for significantly different textures and flavors. Before you settle on your favorite variety, below is more information about what gives each option their unique qualities.

Yeast

In terms of seniority, yeast donuts are much older, as they originated in the 19th century in Europe. Because baking soda and powder were not around to give cake it’s fluffy texture, the earliest recipes called for yeast.

donutsBakers make these donuts with a combination of bread flour, yeast, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, and dairy. This option offers a slightly tangy batter that yields a pliable dough. These donuts come in a multitude of shapes, such as rings, twists, shells, and honey buns. Yeast donuts are the best option if you want a specific filling—such as cream or jelly—due to their fluffy inside. They typically have a light glaze or powdered sugar topping.

Cake

The cake donut evolved as more efficient food preparation equipment became widely available, allowing bakers to produce this variety more easily than yeast goods. Because of their fast production times, cake donuts became a regular snack, rather than an occasional treat for special events.

Cake donuts use traditional ingredients like flour, eggs, sugar, and milk, and they also include newer choices, such as baking powder and butter. The addition of butter provides a rich flavor and thicker consistency. Because of their dense texture and ability to hold up longer, these donuts receive thick coatings of sugar and cinnamon. They can also hold up under the weight of icings, nuts, bacon, and other significant toppings.

 

Whether you’re craving donuts or looking for a new baked goods shop, stop by Emerson's Bakery in Florence, KY, for your sweet tooth fix. They have locations across the Tri-State area, whether you are in northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, OH, or Lawrenceburg, IN. They have been serving customers for over 50 years, providing cookies, handmade pies, birthday cakes, and more. To learn more about their menu, visit them online. Call (859) 371-­9228 to place an order.

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