Description
Irresistible Two-Ingredient Baked Cake Donuts bring simplicity and deliciousness together in one effortless recipe. Minimal ingredients and quick preparation make these donuts a perfect sweet treat for anyone craving a homemade bakery-style indulgence you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 2 cups mashed banana or 2 cups cinnamon applesauce or 15 ounces (425 grams) pure pumpkin
Optional Toppings:
- Frosting (any flavor)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a donut pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour the cake mix into a spacious mixing bowl and incorporate your selected moisture ingredient, stirring until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency without lumps.
- Carefully transfer the batter into each donut cavity, ensuring each well is filled approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the prepared pan into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring for a golden exterior and checking doneness by gently pressing the surface – it should quickly bounce back when lightly touched.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the donuts to rest inside for 5 minutes, which helps them set and prevents breaking when removing.
- Delicately extract the donuts from the pan and position them on a wire cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature.
- Once completely cooled, enhance the donuts with optional decorative elements like smooth frosting or colorful sprinkles to add visual appeal and extra flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swap mix-ins freely to create unique flavor combinations like chocolate cake mix with peanut butter or white cake mix with matcha powder.
- For gluten-free options, select a certified gluten-free cake mix and ensure your mix-in ingredient is also gluten-free.
- Prevent sticking by generously greasing the donut pan with cooking spray or brushing with melted butter, creating smooth release and perfect donut shapes.
- Enhance texture by gently folding mix-ins to maintain air pockets, resulting in lighter, more tender donuts with delicate crumb structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg