These Cake Mix Donuts are a quick and easy treat with a soft, fluffy texture. Top them with a sweet glaze, chocolate coating, or colorful sprinkles for a fun and delicious dessert.
These Cake Mix Donuts are a simple and delicious way to enjoy a sweet treat at home. Soft, fluffy, and full of flavor, they can be customized with a vanilla glaze, chocolate coating, or colorful sprinkles to make them fun and irresistible.
Our family also enjoys Krispy Kreme Donut Recipe and Donut Cake Recipe.
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Why We Love This
- Quick and Easy โ Made from a cake mix, easy cake mix donuts come together in no time.
- Soft and Fluffy โ Light texture that melts in your mouth with every bite.
- Customizable โ Top with vanilla glaze, chocolate coating, or colorful sprinkles.
- Fun for Any Occasion โ Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat.
- Kid-Friendly โ Simple to make and loved by both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Donut Batter
- Yellow cake mix โ provides a sweet, fluffy base for the donuts
- Egg โ binds the ingredients and adds richness
- Vegetable oil โ keeps the donuts moist and tender
- Milk โ helps create a smooth, pourable batter
Glaze
- Powdered sugar โ creates a sweet, smooth coating
- Milk โ thins the glaze for easy dipping
- Clear vanilla extract โ adds a subtle, sweet flavor
Chocolate Glaze
- Powdered sugar โ forms the base of the chocolate coating
- Unsweetened cocoa powder โ gives a rich chocolate flavor
- Milk โ blends the glaze to the perfect consistency
- Clear vanilla extract โ enhances the chocolate flavor
Topping
- Sprinkles โ optional, adds color and fun texture to the donuts
Get the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the recipe card.
Variations
- Chocolate Cake Donuts โ Use chocolate boxed cake mix instead of yellow for a rich, chocolatey treat.
- Cinnamon Sugar Donuts โ Skip the glaze and toss warm donuts in cinnamon sugar for a classic flavor.
- Glazed Maple Donuts โ Add a touch of maple extract to the glaze for a sweet, autumn-inspired twist.
- Fruity Donuts โ Mix in mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, or berries into the batter for added flavor and moisture.
- Frosted Fun Donuts โ Top with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe or colored icing for a festive look. You can also use store-bought frosting.
- Nutty Donuts โ Sprinkle chopped nuts or toasted coconut over the glaze for extra texture.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Go ahead and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then spray a donut pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. Combine together the cake mix, egg, vegetable and milk in a large bowl with an electric mixer.
Step 3. Next, pour the mixture evenly into the donut pan. Only fill each one about halfway full. I like to use a piping bag to fill the donut pan. You can also place the batter in a large ziplock bag and cut the corner off the bag to pipe the batter into the pan.
Step 4. Allow the donuts to bake for 10-13 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the donuts comes out clean. They need to cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 5. In 2 separate bowls, whisk together the simple glaze ingredients and the chocolate glaze ingredients. Once the donuts have cooled, dip half of the doughnuts in the vanilla glaze and dip the other half of the donuts in the chocolate glaze. Then top with the rainbow sprinkles if desired.
- Step 6. Let the donuts cool to allow the glaze to set for approximately 30 minutes before serving.
Storage
Room Temperature โ Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator โ Store in a sealed container for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
Freezer โ Wrap individually in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature or warm slightly in the oven.
Pro Tips
- Use a nonstick donut pan โ Ensures easy release and keeps the donuts intact.
- Donโt overfill โ Fill each mold about halfway full to prevent spilling while baking.
- Cool before glazing โ Let donuts cool completely so the glaze sets properly.
- Customize toppings โ Add sprinkles, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut for extra flavor and texture.
- Adjust glaze consistency โ Add more milk to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken for the perfect coating.
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Cake Mix Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 3/4 cup Milk
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract
For the Topping:
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
For the Donuts:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a donut pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix together the cake mix, egg, vegetable and milk with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until well combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the donut pan filling each one about halfway full. I find that itโs easiest to use a piping bag to fill the donut pan or place the batter in a large ziplock bag and cut the corner off the bag to pipe the batter into the pan.
- Then bake for 10-13 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the donuts comes out clean.ย Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Glaze:
- In 2 separate bowls, whisk together the glaze ingredients and the chocolate glaze ingredients.
- Dip half the cooled doughnuts in the vanilla glaze and dip the other half of the donuts in the chocolate glaze covering about half of the donuts. Then top with the sprinkles at this time.
- Let the donuts cool (so the glaze can set) for approximately 30 minutes before serving.
- Then enjoy!
