Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts Recipe
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4.7
Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by mixing a chocolate or chosen flavor cake mix with egg, melted unsalted butter, and milk until smooth. The batter is transferred into a piping bag or resealable bag to fill donut pans evenly. Baking at 350°F for 15 to 18 minutes yields light and fluffy donuts once cooled.
An alternative cooking method uses a preheated electric mini donut maker, cooking the batter for about 7-8 minutes until done, offering a quicker option with a similar texture. After cooking, donuts are cooled before decorating.
For decorating, store-bought frosting can be used for chocolate glaze, while a simple vanilla glaze is made by mixing confectioners sugar with milk. Sprinkles add a festive touch. This recipe provides a flexible way to enjoy cake-style donuts using accessible ingredients and equipment.
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cake mix or your favorite flavor cake mix, 15.25 ounces, box
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 3/4 cup milk
For Decorating
- Sprinkles assorted, fun
Chocolate glaze:
- 1 chocolate frosting container
Vanilla glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Oven Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease donut pans with non-stick cooking spray.
- Beat the cake mix, egg, melted butter, and milk in a mixing bowl.
- When the batter is well mixed, transfer the mixture to a large piping bag or a resealable bag. Pipe the mixture into the donut pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then flip the pan over onto a wire cooling rack and allow the donuts to cool completely.
Electric Mini Doughnut Maker:
- Preheat the donut machine as directed by the manufacturer.
- Beat the cake mix, egg, butter, and milk in a mixing bowl.
- When the batter is well mixed, transfer the mixture to a large piping bag or a resealable bag. Pipe the mixture into the donut pans.
- Bake in the donut machine for 7-8 minutes until the middle of the donut is cooked.
- Remove them to a wire rack to cool.
Store Bought Frosting:
- When the donuts are cool, remove the lid from the frosting and heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute in the microwave, until the frosting is slightly runny.
- Drizzle the melted frosting over the top of each donut, then decorate with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or whatever you like.
Simple Vanilla Glaze:
- Combine the powdered sugar and milk in a bowl. Stir until all the lumps are gone. Add extra milk if necessary to get it to a runny consistency.
- Dip donuts into the glaze and set them aside on racks to decorate.
Notes
- Any boxed cake mix flavor is suitable for this recipe, allowing customization.
- If a piping bag is not available, a resealable plastic bag with a corner cut off works well for filling donut pans.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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