EASY CAKE MIX PUMPKIN DONUTS

These easy cake mix pumpkin donuts are the perfect Fall treat! They come together quickly, and the caramel icing takes them to the next level.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

If there is anything we love as a family, it is a donut, and these are the perfect Fall treat. Made with a cake mix, this recipe is even easier. Then, add our delicious caramel icing, and you are in heaven! We are big pumpkin fans and the spices in these are perfect. Add these to your recipe list and make them this Fall season. These donuts come together pretty quickly; you can make these in about 30 minutes.

SWAPS

You can switch out the seasonings in this if you prefer to add more pumpkin spice. You can also top this with a cream cheese frosting, just a powdered sugar glaze, or leave it off altogether. We love the caramel frosting. For a bit of sweetness, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top.

⭐TIP

Remember, these are cake mix donuts, so they have a cake-like consistency, and the icing keeps them very moist. We store them in an airtight container and they are actually good, cold if you prefer to keep them in the refrigerator.

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Cake Mix Pumpkin Donuts

Judy Yeager

These cake mix donuts are topped with a delicious caramel frosting. These are so easy to make and a perfect way to start the day.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, southern

• 1 15.25 ounce package Betty Crocker Super Moist Yellow Cake Mix
• 1 15 ounce can 100% pure pumpkin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Caramel Frosting Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 to 1 cup powdered sugar

• Pour the pumpkin mix into a large mixing bowl and add the spices.  Stir with a spoon to mix well.  Add yellow cake mix and stir until all ingredients are wet.  Spray a donut pan with cooking spray.  My pan makes 12 medium sized donuts.

• Spoon the mixture into the donut pan or could use a piping bag.  I just used a spoon.  I filled each cup almost full.  Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 12 minutes.

• Remove from oven and let cool in donut pan for 10 minutes before removing.  This made 18 donuts for me.  Add frosting.

Caramel Frosting Instructions:

• Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan on top of the stove until melted and starts to boil.  Remove and add vanilla extract and powdered sugar.  Stir well.  Drizzle or pour over cooled donuts.

If frosting gets too thick just add more milk.  If too thin add more powdered sugar.

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