The texture of cake doughnuts is different from yeast doughnuts because of the method. They have a crisp golden outside, with ...

cake-y texture, the crumb opens up a bit (presumably from expanding in the heat) and has an airy feel. The flavor is also improved. All of the existing elements you enjoy in packaged doughnuts are ...

Back when I was a kid, they were all just "donuts" to me. But, as I grew older and (marginally) wiser, I came to realize that there are all different types of donuts beyond just "all good ones.