Description
Delight in these fluffy and flavorful Strawberry Donuts made with a strawberry cake mix for a quick, easy, and irresistibly sweet treat. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a fun snack, these baked donuts are topped with a smooth vanilla glaze and colorful sprinkles for a festive finish.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons milk
Frosting & Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Make Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix and baking powder, mixing well to ensure even leavening.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the oil, melted butter, eggs, and milk until smoothly combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until the batter is smooth and slightly sticky.
- Chill Dough: Refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes, which helps the donuts hold their shape during baking. You can refrigerate up to 24 hours if needed.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a donut pan with nonstick spray to ensure easy release.
- Fill Donut Pan: Using a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner cut, pipe the batter into the donut pan cavities, filling each about one-third to one-half full to maintain the donut hole in the center.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are crisp. The donuts might appear slightly undercooked but will continue to set as they cool.
- Cool Donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or more milk to thin the glaze.
- Decorate: Dip one side of each cooled donut into the frosting, then place back on the wire rack and immediately sprinkle with sprinkles for a colorful finish.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough is essential to help the donuts maintain their shape while baking.
- Donuts may look slightly underbaked when taken out but will firm up as they cool.
- Use room temperature eggs for better batter incorporation.
- Piping the batter evenly helps maintain uniform donut shape and size.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free strawberry cake mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
