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Cake Mix Donuts

Delicious Cake Mix Donuts You Can Make in Just 30 Minutes

Quick and easy Cake Mix Donuts made with just 4 ingredients; ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup Milk can substitute with dairy-free milk
For Glazing/Topping
  • 1 container Chocolate Frosting or any frosting of your choice
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk adjust based on desired thickness
  • Assorted Sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • donut pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cake Mix Donuts
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your donut pans with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, egg, melted butter, and milk. Stir until smooth.
  3. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and fill the donut pans about 3/4 full.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  5. Allow the donuts to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Dip cooled donuts into heated chocolate frosting and sprinkle decorations on top.
  7. Optional: For a glaze, mix confectioners' sugar with milk until smooth and dip the donuts.
  8. Serve and enjoy your homemade cake mix donuts warm or store them for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze unglazed donuts for up to 2 months.

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