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Easy 2 Ingredient Spice Cake Donuts Recipe

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  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 donuts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy these easy and fluffy Spice Cake Donuts made with just two main ingredients—spice cake mix and unsweetened applesauce. Baked to perfection, these donuts are light, tender, and can be finished with either a classic powdered sugar coating or a flavorful cinnamon sugar glaze, making them a delightful treat for any time of day.

Ingredients

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Donuts

  • 1 box Spice Cake Mix (approx. 15.25 oz)
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce

Powdered Sugar Coating

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the donuts.
  2. Mix Batter: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the spice cake mix with the unsweetened applesauce until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Pipe Batter: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off, then pipe the batter evenly into each cavity of a greased donut pan.
  4. Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 14-16 minutes or until the donuts are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before carefully removing them. Then transfer the donuts to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Prepare Powdered Sugar Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and glossy.
  7. Coat with Powdered Sugar: Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze or brush it on to give them a sweet, smooth coating.
  8. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar with ground cinnamon evenly.
  9. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Brush the cooled donuts generously with melted butter, then dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring all sides are coated well.
  10. Serve: Enjoy your freshly baked spice cake donuts plain or with either powdered sugar glaze or cinnamon sugar coating!

Notes

  • For easier piping, warm the donut pan slightly or use a piping bag with a wider tip.
  • Make sure to cool the donuts completely before coating to ensure the toppings stick well.
  • You can substitute the applesauce with Greek yogurt for a slightly different texture and added protein.
  • Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: spice cake donuts, easy donuts, baked donuts, cinnamon sugar donuts, powdered sugar donuts, applesauce donuts, simple dessert

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