Pink Frosted Cake Mix Donuts Recipe in a Donut Pan

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Pink Frosted Cake Mix Donuts Recipe in a Donut Pan

These easy cake mix donuts have a lovely cupcake-like texture and look super cute with a bright pink frosting glaze and rainbow sprinkles.

Course Baking, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 14

Servings donuts

Calories 270kcal

Author Lise Sullivan Ode

Ingredients

1 box 1 box yellow cake mix, 15.25 oz
1 large egg
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the frosting

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 ounces unsalted butter softened
4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2-3 drops pink food coloring, if desired
2 tablespoons sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray doughnut baking pans with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.to 3 days. Let them come to room temperature before serving.
In a large bowl whisk together cake mix, egg, water, cream, and vegetable oil until smooth. Pour mixture into a large resealable bag. Cut a small corner of the bag and pipe the batter into the baking pan filling each doughnut two thirds full.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges just start to brown. Let doughnuts cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then remove from pan.Allow doughnuts to cool completely before glazing them.
To prepare the frosting glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, butter, and cream until smooth. Color with a few drops of pink food coloring. Stir to combine. Dip doughnuts into the glaze, then decorate with sprinkles. Let the glaze set before serving.Doughnuts are best when they are fresh but you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up

Notes

What's the best way to store leftover donuts? Store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for short-term storage. For longer storage, freeze them in a zip-top bag, separated by parchment paper.

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