Description
Delight in these Mini Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts topped with a rich cocoa glaze and crunchy crushed mint Oreos. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these bite-sized treats combine the convenience of a cake mix with a homemade chocolate glaze, finished with a refreshing minty crunch.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 Box Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Cup Water
Chocolate Glaze
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 5 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 5 Tablespoons Whole Milk
- 2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
Topping
- 10 Whole Mint Oreo Cookies (or other preferred crushed topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a mini donut pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the donuts.
- Prepare Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix with the egg, vegetable oil, and water according to the package directions. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
- Fill Donut Pan: Fill each mini donut pan slot about half to two-thirds full with the batter, taking care not to overfill to prevent spilling during baking.
- Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool Donuts: Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Crush Oreos: Place the whole mint Oreo cookies into a large ziplock bag and crush them finely using a rolling pin; set aside the crushed cookies for topping.
- Make Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until fully combined.
- Add Liquids to Glaze: Slowly pour in the whole milk and vanilla extract, continuing to whisk until the glaze is smooth and free of lumps.
- Glaze Donuts: Once the donuts have completely cooled, gently dip one side of each donut into the chocolate glaze and place it on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet or wire rack.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the crushed mint Oreo pieces generously on the glazed side of each donut while the glaze is still wet to ensure they stick.
- Set Glaze: Allow the glaze to set fully before serving, so the topping stays in place and the chocolate coating firms up.
Notes
- Do not overfill the mini donut pan to avoid overflow during baking.
- Allow donuts to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- The crushed Oreos add a refreshing mint flavor and crunch, you can substitute with other crushed cookies if preferred.
- Store glazed donuts in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
