Guys, this Cameroonian doughnut recipe is hands down one of the easiest and most palatable recipes you will ever make. It comes together in a few minutes.You could make these for a quick breakfast, a quick snack or a quick treat for guests. They are also great for parties! I love making a big batch and keeping at home just so you know, I could feed myself some when I so wish.
These classic drop doughnuts are soft and pillow-like on the inside and taste like something better than cake. To make them, all you need to do is mix together the dry ingredients then you throw in the wet ingredients and mix. Easy doughnutty!
Watch me making some in the video:
Ingredients
Flour- 3 cups
Margarine- 6 level tablespoons
Baking powder- 1 teaspoon
Liquid milk- 1 cup
Grated nutmeg- 1 teaspoon
Sugar- 1 cup
Salt- a quarter teaspoon
Eggs- 2
Oil for frying: 1 litre
Directions
Step 1
Pour oil into a pot and set to heat on medium heat.
Step 2
In a bowl, rub in flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and margarine until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Beat eggs with sugar and milk, add into the flour mixture and mix until smooth.
Step 4
Add in a little water (about half to one cup) until the batter is a dripping consistency just like puff puff batter.
Step 5
Deep fry into small balls in heated oil. To create the balls, wet hands and carry some of the batter with one hand and cut some of it into the oil.
If this doesn’t work for you, use a teaspoon or ice cream scoop to spoon the batter into the oil.
Step 6
Flip when one side is golden brown. Remove from the oil when balls are completely golden brown. Place on paper towel to drain.
Oh my! These are sooooo good! Remember, you only need about 30 minutes.
Enjoy!
Cameroon Doughnuts Recipe
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
How to make perfect Cameroonian drop doughnuts. They come together in only 30 minutes!
Course:
Snack
Cuisine:
Cameroonian
Servings: 40 drop doughnuts
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour (360 g)
- 6 tablespoons margarine - levelled (or softened butter)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup liquid milk
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- Oil for frying - I used canola
Instructions
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Pour oil into a pot and set to heat on medium heat.
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In a bowl, rub in flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and margarine until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs.
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Beat eggs with sugar and milk, add into the flour mixture and mix until smooth.
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Add in a little water until the batter is a dripping consistency just like puff puff batter.
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Deep fry into small balls in heated oil. To create the balls, wet hands and carry some of the batter with one hand and cut some of it into the oil.
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If this doesn't work for you, use a teaspoon or ice cream scoop to spoon the batter into the oil.
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Flip when one side is golden brown. Remove from the oil when balls are completely golden brown. Place on paper towel to drain.
Recipe Notes
Your oil shouldn't be too hot. If it is, your doughnuts will brown quickly without getting cooked inside. Medium heat will work perfectly. When doughnuts cool completely, you could place them in an airtight container or bag and save for up to a week. Refrigerate for best results and lightly warm in an oven before eating.
If you make these doughnuts, please take a picture of them and tag me in a photo on Instagram: @preciouscore. I’ll love to see!
*Recipe updated from when first published on June 13, 2016.
Awesome..thks..very helpfull
You're welcome.
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Thanks
Thanks for visiting, Saminu!
I just made my doughnuts using your recipe and they taste awesome. My husband has eaten everything. Thank you very much.
Pls with the ingredients na
Which cup are we to use to measure
I use the standard American measuring cups. 1 cup of flour equals 125 grams of flour. 1 cup of milk equals 250 ml of milk. Hope this helps.
I just made my doughnuts using your recipe and they taste awesome. My husband is eating everything. Thanks so much.
This makes me so happy, Vanessa!
Thank you for letting me know.
Great and simple recipe. I can't wait to try this next week.
nice recipe. Most times I just dump all the ingredients in the blender and blend till smooth., then I make a well in the flour and pour the blended mixture.. I am always multitasking when cooking, so rubbing in will take me more time. Thanks for the recipe dear.
I love that method of yours.
Saves a bunch of time!
Thanks for sharing, dear.
Please let me know how it goes, Leonora!
Thank you, for dropping a line.
Wow thanks so much for this recipe am gonna try it . The doughnuts look's good.
Wow thanks so much for this receipt am gonna try it.it looks yummy am salivating already
You're most welcome, Anriette!
Precious bless you, Just stumbled on your blog today. I have been dying to lay my hands on a doughnut recipe for years now.Can't wait to try yours. Thanks
I'm glad this is useful, Kolle!
Nice to meet you. Please don't be a stranger. Hope to see more of you!
Am happy for the recipe but please can you give the exact quantity of flour to be used.Thanks
Hi Vera, the exact quantity of flour is in the recipe. That is 3 measuring cups. If you want it in grams, that’s 384 grams. It’s just over one-third of a kilogam. Hope this helps.
HEY CAN I USE POWDERED MILK INSTEAD OF LIQUID MILK
Sorry for the late response, Psalms. Yes you can use powdered milk. Mix it with water to make the same quantity of liquid milk.
This is awesome more grease to your elbows my dear. Kudos???
Thank you Meli!!
I leant that doughnut when I was in Cameroun.thanks for reminding me about it.time to make some.
You’re most welcome, Ada. Please let me know how it goes.
Thanks for the recipe Precious. Just wanna be certain on one thing though. Which kinda cups are u referx to in measurx the flour and milk?
Hello Gracias, I’m referring to the US standard measuring cups.
In case you want to use kilograms, 2 cups make 1/4 kg.
Ok I understand. I got those. Thanks a lot. You are doing a great job.
This is my first time searching for a recipe and yours was first! I will try it. my only concern is can I make the ball shape lol.
Thank You
Waooh Thank you very much for d recipe
You’re most welcome, Christianna!
thanks precious for this recipe. i’m a food lover that wants to try every beautifully made food and i happen to stumble upon this on facebook. i don’t have an instrgram account but will notify you when i’ve made mine.
You’re most welcome, Oma! I’ll look forward to some feedback from you.
Waow good job Precious. Proud of you dear.
Thanks Arabel!
I love doughnuts too. It’s still one of the fastest selling street food in Naija. Weldone Precious.
There’s nothing like nicely done doughnuts. Thanks dear!
Just made mine and it soaked up the oil *sad face* please help!!! What did i do wrong????
Hi MrsL, did you follow my exact measurement? If you did and it soaked oil, then I guess your oil wasn’t hot enough. When your oil isn’t hot enough, it absorbs oil. If you have a deep fry thermometer, heat your oil to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Hope you try again.
Yes i followed the exact measurement but now you said it i think it was the oil. I was abit too cautious when you said the oil should not be too hot. Thank you for your reply though i’ll try again and let you know how it turned out. Thank you for the amazing work you do putting these recipes up. God Bless You.
I think I need to come and start living with you. Like…see the way you torment us with food. Lol. This looks like what we call buns or puff puff in Nigeria. I used to think all doughnuts came with a hole in the middle but you’ve surprised us with this. It looks sumptous. One day I hope to be able to make variety of recipes like you Sis Presh! 😀
wow aunty Precious,the doughnuts look very edible,thanks for the recipe I can’t wait to do mine ,thanks for all the lovely foods recipes
Hi dear,
Please let me know how it goes.
Hi aunti pre, I sooo luv your recipe. It seems much easier. Will definitely try it out.
Hi Preciuos my question is, if I am to use say 12 cups of flour do i increase baking powder to 3 tsp,milk to 3 cups,sugar to 3 cups and eggs to 6 please? I made them following your recipe and it was so yummy then someone ordered lots of it. Please reply ASAP, need to deliver them on Saturday morning
I am going right away to make some. Thank Precious
You are welcome, dear! Thank you for sharing a picture of the finished product on Facebook!
Thanks for this I’ll try it. Keep up the good work. God bless u.
Thanks Ernie. God bless you too.
Am trying this right away….lol
LOL. Enjoy!
I made mine and it was very good. I did reduce the quantity of sugar. I cup sugar for 3 cups flour is too sweet for my likens. But it was really good. Thanks .
And thanks for coming back to let me know, Gwendy!
I went to a 4th July cookout at a Cameroonian house ,man the doughnut was da bom. So I asked to order some the lady said $60. when she called me today,I thought that was expensive so I came back to your site,which means I will be making my own lol. Thanks so much Precious darling for saving my palette. God bless you and your kitchen.
Awww, you are welcome Leslie-Ann.
Thanks Precious
They look yummy. Gonna try it.
One question about the measurement of the flour and milk, can I use 235ml cup measurement ? Will that be approximate?.
Thanks. Perfect chef Sis.
Hi Frances, yes use 235 ml for the milk. But for the flour, use 120 grams for 1 cup of flour. So you need 360 grams of flour in this recipe. That’s about one third of a kilo. Hope this helps.
Hi Precious some months back i asked the question if i am to make 6 cups of flour,should i double all ingredients? still waiting for an answer
Hi Magdalene, so sorry I missed your question. Yes, double all the ingredients. 🙂
Hello Precious.
You are a Darling. Thanks so much for your response.Watched the videos as well.
Now I get the picture well.
Thanks so much.
You are most welcome, dear.
Looks very simple,thanks for us brilliant knowledge
You are welcome, dear!
Hi Precious
Made some doughnuts over the weekend. Turned out great and Delicious.
Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Remain blessed dear.
So happy to hear that, Frances!
Thanks for the feedback.
Hihihihi and hello Precious, i also change diapers and cook food. Above all, I love and serve Jesus and love coconuts.
Thank you so much for your recipe, it’s easy to make, simple and a great result
Awww that means we could be best friends in real life! Thanks so much for writing, dear. Glad to hear of your success with the recipe.
Hi,
I made my own dougnuts but i dont know what went wrong. The first time the doughnuts were perfect and still soft till the next day. But the second and third times, the balls had more of a puff-puff appearance; more puff-puffy than doughnuty (if i can use the expressions), don’t know if you understand what am trying to say. Usually I find doughnut surface to be slightly rough with what seems like small holes, but that was not what I got. Mine appeared rather smooth and even strong by the end of the day. Please what went wrong, is it the dosage, the type of milk etc.
NB: the first time i used liquid milk with very little water but the second time i used powder milk which i transformeed to liquid by adding some water, could this be the problem? But you said we could use powder milk and mix with water!!!!!
Hi Bisong, did you add yeast to it? That could make it taste like puff puff. Please be sure to follow my exact recipe: the right measurement of ingredients and directions for best results. I don’t think the milk is an issue here. Hope you try again.
I did not add yeast, i only used the exact ingredients as shown on the post.
Hi Bisong, are you saying you measured your ingredients exactly as I prescribed? If you did so then this is really strange. You should get great doughnuts with my exact measurements and instructions. Did you watch the video already? You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ4KyVa4apE
Hi mumy presh thanks alot for this great recipe.i have been searching for something like this am just going to gladly try it
So glad to help, dear.
Hi Prescious, can i get an estimated quantity of how many doughnuts thos recipe can give? Thanks a million
Hi BI, unfortunately I’ve never counted but I’m guessing about 20-30 doughnuts.
Precious thanks thanks thanks for good work n bringing back lotta memories. Very lovely recipes I am going to try them all. God bless you n yours
Hello Previous dear, I really want to try this recipe today but I don’t know how to preserve the already made Doughnuts for later consumption. Thanks for sharing.
Hi dear, store in an airtight container/bag so it can last long. The key thing is it shouldn’t be exposed to air.
Yay! Finally made the doughnuts! Today was a busy day: doughnuts and chin chin. It’s Christmas!. Again thank you for the recipe. It was easy to follow and they came out perfectly.
It’s definitely Christmas chez toi, Nina! You’re most welcome, dear.
Hello mum nice recipe. I tried it and seal in a plastic bag but it got fermented within one week what can be the problem?
So sorry for the late response – just seeing this now. It could be that the environment was too hot. I’ll advice that you place them in a fridge after sealing in an airtight bag.
Joe do I store these so they remain soft?
Thank you
Typo – How do I store and for how long
Keep in an airtight bag or container. It could last for up to two weeks.
Your recipes always come in handy. Thank you Mrs Precious
You are welcome, dear.
Hello Ma, thanks so much for the recipe, just did mine and it awesome, really wish I could show u to see, my Instagram isn’t functioning well, don’t u have a fb page???
Hi Mary, I just saw your post on my Facebook page. Thanks for sharing, dear.
Hi Mary, I just saw your post on my Facebook page. Thanks for sharing, dear.
Thanks alot Ma. I’ll definitely try it
Good day Ma, I just did mine and it’s good. But please, how do I cut it so that it does not have these long edges. I used my hand. Thanks a lot.
I want it to be round
Wow! Thanks a lot Aunty Precious. I tried your recipe and the doughnut really taste yummy.Thanks a lot for sharing.
You are welcome, Glory.
Thanks very much for this recipe it was a success. Using it now to make some monry
Very glad I found this! . Proud of you ma.
Thank you, dear.
i Will definately try this out, looks so del
icious Thanks for the recipe
You’re welcome!
My thanks for this recipe
Mme I tried this and it came out tasting delicious but oil lots of oil got into it.
What could have been the cause
It looks like the oil wasn’t hot enough. When the oil isn’t hot enough it absorbs oil. Hope this helps.