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Cake Mix Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

Easy baked donuts made from boxed cake mix with a simple chocolate glaze.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 18 donuts

Ingredients

  • 15.25 oz boxed cake mix (chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla)
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or applesauce use oil or applesauce
  • 1 cup chocolate Almond Breeze almond milk
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp chocolate Almond Breeze almond milk for glaze
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • various sprinkles and toppings

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, egg, vegetable oil (or applesauce), and 1 cup chocolate almond milk until just smooth and combined.
  • Transfer the batter to a large plastic bag or piping bag and snip off one corner with scissors.
  • Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each well about half full. Do not overfill.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
  • Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  • For the glaze, sift the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder into a medium bowl.
  • Slowly add 2 tablespoons chocolate almond milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.
  • If the glaze is too thick, add more almond milk a drop or two at a time; if too thin, add powdered sugar 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • Dip the cooled donuts into the chocolate glaze, top with sprinkles or desired toppings, and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Donut Pan
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk
  • large plastic bag or piping bag
  • scissors
  • Wire Rack
  • medium bowl

Notes

  • Use applesauce as a lower-fat substitute for oil.
  • Do not overfill the donut wells to prevent spilling.
  • Adjust glaze thickness with additional milk or powdered sugar.
  • Cool donuts completely before dipping to avoid melting the glaze.