Cake Mix Donuts

Easy Cake Mix Donuts only use a few ingredients and you can have moist, delicious donut in a flash! This recipe also uses store-bought frosting for an easy glaze. Perfect to change up for different holidays and with different cake mix flavor.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Cooling + Glazing time (estimated) 30

Total Time 58

Servings

Calories 242kcal

Author Toni Dash

Equipment

Ingredients

1 15.25-ounce box chocolate cake mix see Notes
1 egg
1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
3/4 cup milk
1 tub chocolate frosting
Candy eyes
Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray donut pans with nonstick cooking spray.
Using an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine together the cake mix, egg, butter, and milk in a large bowl. Beat to mix together.
1 15.25-ounce box chocolate cake mix, 1 egg, 1/3 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup milk
When the batter is well mixed, transfer the mixture to a large piping bag or gallon plastic bag. Snip off the tip of the piping bag or corner of the plastic bag.
Pipe the mixture into the donut pans filling 3/4 full (do not over fill).
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then flip the pan over on to a wire cooling rack and allow the donuts to cool completely.
When the donuts are cool, transfer the frosting from the plastic tub into a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30-60 seconds in the microwave, until the frosting is slightly runny. Stir as needed during heating.
1 tub chocolate frosting
Drizzle the melted frosting over the top of each donut, then decorate with candy eyes and sprinkles. Allow to set before serving.

Notes

Try a different cake mixes. Funfetti cake mix, yellow cake mix, spice cake mix or strawberry cake mix donuts. Any cake mix will work.

Try a different glaze. Any store-bought frosting will work so use a vanilla frosting for a vanilla glaze or another favorite for a new flavor to these homemade donuts. Follow the same instructions to make a simple glaze.

Making powder sugar donuts. You can skip the frosting glaze and roll the donuts in powdered sugar.

Topping ideas. The easiest way to change these up is with different toppings. Here are just a few ideas:

chocolate chips (regular size or mini)
other baking chip flavors: peanut butter, toffee brickle, butterscotch, white chocolate (vanilla)
mini marshmallows
crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
different holiday sprinkles
shredded coconut
chopped candy bars
chopped nuts

How to Store

Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days (out of direct sunlight or heat). Or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days. Allow to come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.

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