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Cake Mix Baked Donuts with Banana, Cinnamon Applesauce, or Pumpkin Recipe

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  • Author: Lora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 12 donuts
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cake Mix Baked Cake Donuts are a quick and easy treat made from a boxed cake mix combined with a simple mix-in like mashed banana, cinnamon applesauce, or pumpkin. Baked to perfection in donut pans and topped with a smooth frosting glaze and optional sprinkles, they make a delightful homemade snack or dessert in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 (13.25 ounce) boxed cake mix, any flavor (dry mix only)

Mix-In Options (choose one)

  • 2 cups mashed banana
  • OR 2 cups cinnamon applesauce
  • OR 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin

Topping

  • 1 container cake frosting, any flavor
  • Sprinkles, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Donut Pans: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray one or two 6-cavity donut pans thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray and set them aside to be ready for the batter.
  2. Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix with your chosen mix-in (mashed banana, cinnamon applesauce, or pure pumpkin). Stir until the mixture is well combined and forms a consistent batter.
  3. Fill the Donut Pans: Transfer the batter into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag and seal it tightly. Cut a small corner from the bottom of the bag to create a makeshift piping bag. Pipe the batter into each donut cavity, filling them almost completely. This batter should make about 12 donuts. Alternatively, use a piping bag if available.
  4. Bake the Donuts: Place the filled donut pans into the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the donuts are set and spring back when gently pressed.
  5. Cool the Donuts: Remove the pans from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pans for at least 5 minutes. Then carefully transfer the donuts to a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to catch glaze drips. Repeat the baking process with any remaining batter if you don’t have two pans.
  6. Prepare the Frosting Glaze: Heat the container of cake frosting in a microwave-safe bowl for 10-15 seconds until it reaches a drizzling consistency, suitable for dipping.
  7. Glaze and Decorate: Dip each cooled donut into the frosting glaze, coating it evenly, then place it upright on the wire rack. While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle with optional sprinkles. Repeat with all donuts and allow the glaze to set for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the flavor of your donuts by selecting different boxed cake mixes and frostings.
  • Using ripe bananas or spices in the mix-in can add natural sweetness and flavor.
  • If you don’t have donut pans, you can bake the batter in muffin pans and then shape or decorate accordingly.
  • Make sure not to overfill the donut pans to avoid batter overflow during baking.
  • Let the donuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the frosting from melting off.

Find it online: https://meallora.com/cake-mix-baked-donuts-with-banana-cinnamon-applesauce-or-pumpkin-recipe/