By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 17, 2023
Cake Mix Donuts are the easiest way to make donuts for a quick family breakfast! These strawberries and cream donuts are baked in the oven in no time, and then topped off with a delicious powdered sugar glaze.
What’s in a Strawberry Donut?
Turns out you can use cake mix to bake donuts at home. It’s so easy and quick, much better than trying to fry them or make them from scratch!
- Cake Mix: Grab a standard box of strawberry cake mix for these strawberry donuts.
- Eggs: Bind the cake mix together to create a rich batter.
- Butter: Unsalted butter adds fat and flavor to these donuts.
- Heavy Cream: Adds moisture to these donuts.
- Powdered Sugar: Mixed with more heavy cream to form the base of the icing.
- Strawberries: Fresh strawberries give the icing delicious, fresh flavor!
Pro Tip: You can also use white or yellow cake mix for a subtler strawberry flavor.
Variations on Cake Mix Donuts
You could easily change this recipe into other flavors simply by switching out the cake mix. We’re using strawberry here, but you could also buy vanilla, chocolate, or even birthday cake mix to make these donuts! That would be something fun to experiment with for family breakfasts.
Because baked donuts are made without yeast, they have more of a cake/muffin texture than a doughy, bread-like texture.
To make these donuts gluten-free, simply use your favorite brand of gluten-free strawberry cake mix!
I have only ever made these donuts in a donut tin, but I have heard of readers having success baking them in a muffin tin with a small ball of aluminum foil set in the middle. You’ll need to spray extra well with nonstick spray, though!
Sometimes, baked donuts have a tendency to be a little bit dry if cooked for too long. If you follow my recipe exactly, this should be easily avoided, but it can happen to even the best of us! Don’t worry, though. You won’t need to toss out the donuts. You can remedy their dryness by adding a little extra frosting on top!
How to Store and Reheat Baked Donuts from Cake Mix
These cake donuts should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll last 3-4 days, but will be best if eaten in the first 2 days. Don’t keep them anywhere too warm or the glaze will melt off. If you want to warm them up before eating, just pop them in the microwave for 10-20 seconds.
How to Freeze a Strawberry Frosted Donut
Freeze strawberry donuts in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
What to Serve with Donuts from Cake Mix
These strawberry cake mix donuts are the perfect breakfast treat! Serve them with a hot cup of coffee, an iced espresso , a chai tea latte , or a glass of oat milk . For a summery twist, enjoy them with a pineapple matcha or Starbucks pink drink !
These donuts make a great accompaniment to a hearty sausage breakfast casserole or a couple of Starbucks egg bites . Take one with a coffee smoothie on the go, or indulge in some PB&J overnight oats . Any way you serve them, these donuts are sure to be a hit!
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Ingredients1x2x3x
For the Donuts
- ▢ 15.25 ounces Strawberry Cake Mix 432 grams (1 box)
- ▢ 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ▢ 2 tablespoons melted butter 28 grams (¼ stick)
- ▢ ¾ cup heavy cream 170 grams
For the Glaze
- ▢ 2 cups powdered sugar 226 grams
- ▢ 1 tablespoon heavy cream 14 grams, plus more if needed
- ▢ 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries 167 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl, stir the cake mix, eggs, butter, and cream together by hand until well combined. 15.25 ounces Strawberry Cake Mix, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, ¾ cup heavy cream
- Pour batter into greased donut pan, making sure to not overfill. The donuts will rise quite a bit!
- Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick and it come out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack. Repeat as needed until all of the batter has been baked.
- While donuts cool, make the glaze: Beat the powdered sugar, cream, and chopped strawberries with a hand mixer until well combined. Make the glaze thicker or thinner by adding more or less cream. 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon heavy cream, 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- Dip each donut face down into the glaze and then allow to cool until the icing hardens a bit. It might not harden all the way because of the strawberries, but it will firm up quite a bit.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Donut Tin
- Hand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
- Use a donut tin to make these. You can find one most places where cookware and bakeware is sold.
- Grease the tin before filling it with batter so they don’t stick while baking.
- The donuts will rise as they bake, so don’t overfill the tin.
- Make the glaze while the donuts are cooling on a rack.
- To glaze, just dip each donut face-down in the icing.
- If you want to warm them up before eating, just pop them in the microwave for 10-20 seconds.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Strawberry Donuts Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Donut Tin
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 15.25 ounces Strawberry Cake Mix 432 grams (1 box)
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- 2 tablespoons melted butter 28 grams (¼ stick)
- ¾ cup heavy cream 170 grams
For the Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar 226 grams
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream 14 grams, plus more if needed
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries 167 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl, stir the cake mix, eggs, butter, and cream together by hand until well combined. 15.25 ounces Strawberry Cake Mix, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, ¾ cup heavy cream
- Pour batter into greased donut pan, making sure to not overfill. The donuts will rise quite a bit!
- Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick and it come out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack. Repeat as needed until all of the batter has been baked.
- While donuts cool, make the glaze: Beat the powdered sugar, cream, and chopped strawberries with a hand mixer until well combined. Make the glaze thicker or thinner by adding more or less cream. 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon heavy cream, 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- Dip each donut face down into the glaze and then allow to cool until the icing hardens a bit. It might not harden all the way because of the strawberries, but it will firm up quite a bit.
Notes
- Use a donut tin to make these. You can find one most places where cookware and bakeware is sold.
- Grease the tin before filling it with batter so they don’t stick while baking.
- The donuts will rise as they bake, so don’t overfill the tin.
- Make the glaze while the donuts are cooling on a rack.
- To glaze, just dip each donut face-down in the icing.
- If you want to warm them up before eating, just pop them in the microwave for 10-20 seconds.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
