Ingredients
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CAKE
1½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature (3 sticks)
3 cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (See note about extracts)
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted, spooned into measuring cup and leveled)
1 cup whole milk
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GLAZE (double if you want to cover entire cake)
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons melted butter
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon lemon extract
⅛ teaspoon coconut extract
⅛ teaspoon almond extract
salt, pinch
2–2½ tablespoons milk (may need more or less)
Instructions
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Prepare Your Frying Setup: Heat the oil in your fryer or skillet to 375°F.
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Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sugar, baking soda, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using.
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Incorporate the Wet Ingredients: Gently stir in the beaten egg and club soda until the batter is smooth yet slightly lumpy.
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Batter Each Fillet: Coat each fillet thoroughly in the batter, then let excess drip off before frying.
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Fry to Golden Perfection: Fry the fillets for about 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy, working in batches as needed.
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Drain and Serve: Transfer the fried fillets to a wire rack to drain and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20–25 minutes