Description
These Baked Donuts are a simple and delicious treat made from cake mix and unsweetened apple sauce, baked in a donut pan for a healthier alternative to fried donuts. Topped with a smooth frosting and colorful sprinkles, they are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or celebrations.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 2 cups unsweetened apple sauce
Frosting & Toppings
- Frosting (quantity as desired)
- Sprinkles (quantity as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and generously spray a donut pan with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal of the donuts after baking.
- Make the Batter: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the entire box of cake mix with 2 cups of unsweetened apple sauce. Mix thoroughly until a smooth batter forms, without large lumps.
- Fill the Donut Molds: Pour the batter evenly into each donut mold in the pan, filling each about halfway. You may have some extra batter left over depending on the size of your molds.
- Bake the Donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake the donuts for 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. Once done, remove the pan and allow the donuts to sit for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Melt the Frosting: Transfer a few scoops of frosting into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds, or until the frosting becomes liquid and easy to spread.
- Decorate the Donuts: Spoon the melted frosting over each donut until fully coated. Immediately sprinkle with your choice of sprinkles to add colorful decoration and extra fun.
Notes
- Use any flavor of cake mix to customize your donuts to your liking.
- Be careful not to overfill the donut molds to avoid overflow while baking.
- Let the donuts cool slightly before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting too much and sliding off.
- You can substitute frosting with melted chocolate or glaze if preferred.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
