Name: Cinnamon Donuts from Cake Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 donuts
Cuisine: American

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

February 10, 2026

Cinnamon Donuts from Cake Mix are the perfect way to make a delicious breakfast, brunch or snack treat for your family that has a warm delicious flavor. The warmth of the cinnamon makes it such a tasty treat. These Cinnamon Donuts from Cake Mix are as good as any from a donut shop, but are so easy to make. Cake donuts are more dense and flavorful then fried donuts. They’re sweet and indulgent and it’s like eating a little piece of cake that you can carry with you. Who doesn’t love that?

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Cinnamon Donuts from Cake Mix

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Mix cake mix, pumpkin puree, and applesauce until combined.

Put the batter into a piping bag and pipe into a donut baking tray.

Bake for 14-16 minutes at 400.

Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from tray.

Mix icing sugar and milk .

Dip donuts into the icing and place on a tray to drip.

Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the donuts.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Moisture Magic 💧
Use applesauce or pumpkin puree to keep your cake mix donuts incredibly moist and tender, preventing dryness that can often plague cake mix baked goods.
Cinnamon Layer Technique 🌀
Create a separate cinnamon-sugar mixture and roll the donuts twice - once right after baking and again when slightly cooled - for a more intense and layered cinnamon coating.
Donut Pan Pro Tip 🍩
Generously spray your donut pan with non-stick cooking spray and dust lightly with flour to ensure clean, easy release of donuts without sticking.
Temperature Precision 🌡️
Let ingredients like milk and eggs come to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smoother, more evenly incorporated batter with better rise and texture.
Icing Drizzle Technique 🧁
For a professional-looking finish, use a squeeze bottle or piping bag to create clean, even icing drizzles over your cooled donuts, controlling the pattern and amount precisely.