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Cinnamon Donuts from Cake Mix are the perfect way to make a delicious breakfast, brunch or snack treat for your family that has a warm delicious flavor. The warmth of the cinnamon makes it such a tasty treat.
These Cinnamon Donuts from Cake Mix are as good as any from a donut shop, but are so easy to make. Cake donuts are more dense and flavorful then fried donuts. They’re sweet and indulgent and it’s like eating a little piece of cake that you can carry with you. Who doesn’t love that?
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What We Love About This Easy Recipe
Making donuts doesn’t have to be a stressful and difficult process. You can actually make baked donuts that are simple, straightforward and without frying them! So, you can have hot donuts any time, you don’t have to wait for a special occasion. My simple glaze cinnamon donuts recipe will blow you away! It is an easy cake mix donuts recipe.
- 10 Minute Prep: Just a few minutes and delicious donuts are on the way.
- Minimal Ingredients: All simple ingredients for these cake mix donuts, so easy to get the best results.
- Family Friendly: Everyone will love these delicious cake mix donuts with the sweet glaze.
- Adaptable: Can make it low sugar with a boxed cake mix that is sugar free, if you wish, for this baked donut recipe.
Ingredient Notes for Easy Baked Donuts
- Cake Mix: One box of vanilla cake mix or try a spice cake mix for even more warm flavors. Any box of cake mix will work, so use your favorite cake mix.
- Pumpkin Puree: This is not pumpkin pie filling, just simple puree
- Applesauce: Sugar free versions can be used, also try chunky
- Sugar: Powdered sugar, also known as icing sugar
- Milk: Low fat can be used here. Also try a milk alternative such as coconut or almond milk or even heavy cream.
- Sugar: A sugar alternative will also work
- Cinnamon: To finish on top of the donut
Equipment Needed for Traditional Donuts
- KitchenAid Classic Mixing Bowls
- Cooptop Silicone Spatula Set
- OCTAVO 5 Speed Hand Electric Mixer
- Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet
- Silicone Baking Mat – Set of 2
- DI ORO Designer Series Flexible 3-Piece Silicone Turner Spatula Set
- Large piping bag
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
How to Make Cinnamon Donuts from Cake Mix
These are the basic steps for making Cinnamon Cake Mix Donuts. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: COMBINE
First, in a large mixing bowl, mix cake mix, pumpkin puree, and applesauce until combined. Put the donut batter into a piping bag and pipe into a donut baking tray.
STEP 2: BAKE
Next, bake for 14-16 minutes at 400 until golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from tray to a wire rack.
STEP 3:DONUT GLAZE
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix icing sugar and milk for the icing.
STEP 4: DIP
Then dip donuts into the icing and place on a cooling rack to dry. Finally, mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the donuts.
Prep and Storage Tips for the Sweet Treat
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
These donuts are easy to make on demand but can be made a day or two in advance. The best way to make them and eat them is when they are fresh.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in an airtight container or wrap well with foil or plastic wrap. They will last for several days in the fridge.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Store in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to three months.
Frequently Asked Questions about Homemade Donuts
Use a sugar free cake mix. Also sugar free applesauce and a sugar alternative are great in this cake donut recipe.
Any type of cake mix can be good in this recipe. Try pumpkin cake mix, butter cake mix or even chocolate cake mix.
Of course, make the quantity that you need by adjusting the recipe card below.
A cake donut is a regular donut that is more dense and heavier, while a yeast donut is lighter and airier.
Expert Tips for Making This Cake Mix Doughnuts Recipe
- Add Chips: White chocolate, or dark chocolate chips
- Nuts: Walnuts, pecans or other nuts add a satisfying crunch to the donuts.
- Fruit: Try adding raisins or craisins to the recipe.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Make in the air fryer. Cook the donuts at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Vanilla extract: can flavor the glaze if you wish for a vanilla glaze
- Mini Donuts: Use mini donut pans and make minis. Easy to store in plastic bags for school lunches.
What to Serve with Cinnamon Donuts from Cake Mix
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Cinnamon Donuts from Cake Mix
Equipment
Ingredients
- vanilla cake mix, One box
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1.5 cups icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix cake mix, pumpkin puree, and applesauce until combined.
- Put the batter into a piping bag and pipe into a donut baking tray.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes at 400.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from tray.
- Mix icing sugar and milk .
- Dip donuts into the icing and place on a tray to drip.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the donuts.
Expert Tips
- Add Chips: White chocolate, or dark chocolate chips
- Nuts: Walnuts, pecans or other nuts add a satisfying crunch to the donuts.
- Fruit: Try adding raisins or craisins to the recipe.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Make in the air fryer. Cook the donuts at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Vanilla extract: can flavor the glaze if you wish for a vanilla glaze
- Mini Donuts: Use mini donut pans and make minis. Easy to store in plastic bags for school lunches.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
These made my grandkids SOOOO happy! Easy and delicious!
Quick and easy, these made the perfect treat!
I love that these use cake mix! Makes them so easy to whip up!
These were SO GOOD! I would have never thought to make donuts from a cake mix, but wow are these easy and delicious!