Cake Mix Donuts are super easy to make and effortless to customize. They are topped with colorful sprinkles and a tasty glaze.
Donuts are so delicious and this easy cake mix donut recipe is a guaranteed hit. The cake mix makes it so easy to customize the donuts and the variations are endless.
These delicious cake mix donuts are scrumptious and do not disappoint. This easy recipe is definitely one to keep. Try even more delicious donut recipes including The Best Halloween Donuts Recipe.
We also make Cake Mix Brownies and Cake Mix Snickerdoodle Cookies.
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Why You Will Love This
- It is super easy. This recipe uses a cake mix to make the donuts. It is so simple!
- Taste incredible. The donuts are sweet and delicious for the best treat.
- Budget Friendly. Homemade donuts are easier to make than store bought donuts. You can make a ton for a fraction of the cost.
- The kids can help. Let the kids help add sprinkles and decorate the donuts. It is a fun baking activity to do together.
- No frying required. This recipe is for oven baked donuts and absolutely no frying required.
Ingredients
Donuts
- Yellow Cake Mix. Any brand is fine to use.
- Egg. Large egg.
- Milk. Whole milk is best.
Glaze
- Powdered Sugar. Sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
- Clear Vanilla Extract. You can use regular vanilla extract, but the glaze won’t be white.
Chocolate Glaze
- Cocoa Powder. Unsweetened.
- Vanilla Extract. Use pure vanilla extract.
For the Topping
- Sprinkles. Optional but so fun.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven and prepare the donut pan with cooking spray.
Step 2. Combine the cake mix in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3. Fill the donut pan with the mixture. 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. Then bake the donuts for 10-13 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the donuts comes out clean. Allow the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 5. Dip half the cooled doughnuts in the vanilla glaze and dip the other half of the donuts in the chocolate glaze. Then top with the sprinkles.
How to Make Glaze
- Step 1. Get out 2 separate bowls. In 2 separate bowls, whisk together the glaze ingredients and the chocolate glaze ingredients.
- Step 2. Dip the donuts in the glaze. 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.
- Step 3. Allow to cool. Let the donuts cool (so the glaze can set) for approximately 30 minutes before serving. Then enjoy the donuts.
Serving Suggestions
- Coffee. Donuts and coffee pair together perfectly. Try a donut with your favorite cup of coffee or iced coffee.
- Breakfast or Brunch. Serve an assortment of items with the donuts such as bacon, fresh fruit salad, or cinnamon rolls for a tasty meal.
- Ice Cream Sandwich. Take these donuts to the next level and make an ice cream sandwich with them. Slice the donut in half and place ice cream in the middle. It is an indulgent way to enjoy these donuts for special occasions.
Storage
Store the leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
You can also freeze the donuts up to a month inside an airtight freezer container. It is best to freeze them without glaze or topping. When ready to serve, thaw and add the glaze then.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overmix the batter. Combine the ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix or the donuts will be dense instead of soft and fluffy.
- Adjust the glaze. You can easily adjust the glaze consistency to your liking. It is easy to modify the recipe so that you can have a thinner drizzle or thicker glaze based on what you want.
- Top with sprinkles right away. Add the sprinkles before the glaze sets so they stick.
Substitutions and Variations
- Cake Mix. Try other cake mix flavors to make these donuts. Spice Cake Mix is delicious in the Fall. Other ideas to try include strawberry, lemon, chocolate and more.
- Frosting. Skip the glaze and top the donuts with frosting. We love Oreo Frosting and Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting. Chocolate frosting is also delicious.
- Donut Glaze. Try different flavors of glaze in this recipe. You can add lemon extract or lemon zest for a lovely lemon taste. The ideas are endless.
- Mix-ins. Try adding chocolate chips, dried fruit, chopped candy or nuts to the donut batter.
- Donut Holes. Instead of making donuts, you can make donut holes. Form the batter into small holes and bake as normal.
- Seasonal Variations. Swap out the sprinkles for seasonal variations for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Halloween and more. This Cake Donut Recipe is easy to adapt for holidays all year round.
Try More Donut Recipes
- Air Fryer Donut Holes
- Italian Donuts Recipe
- Rainbow Donuts
- Homemade Glazed Donuts Recipe
- Krispy Kreme Donut Holes
- Baked Apple Cider Donuts
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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 it’s 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. 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!
