Description
These Baked Apple Cider Cake Mix Donuts with Maple Glaze are a delicious and easy treat combining the warm spices of cake mix with the sweet tang of apple cider. Baked to perfection and topped with a smooth maple glaze, they make the perfect dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Donuts
- Spray oil, for greasing
- 1 box spice cake mix (Dunkin Hynes or similar)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup light olive oil
- 3/4 cup apple cider
Maple Glaze
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Mix the Batter: In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, combine the spice cake mix, 3 eggs, 1/4 cup light olive oil, and 3/4 cup apple cider. Mix for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to over-mix to avoid dense donuts.
- Prepare Donut Pan: Generously spray the donut sections of a baking pan with spray oil to prevent sticking.
- Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter into a large ziplock bag for easy handling. Snip a corner of the bag and pipe the batter into the donut pan sections, filling each about half full to prevent overflow during baking.
- Bake Donuts: Bake the donuts in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into a donut; it should come out clean.
- Cool Donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 1 minute before gently removing them using a spoon or flipping them onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Make Maple Glaze: In a bowl, combine the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, pure maple syrup, and stir until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Glaze Donuts: Once the donuts are completely cooled, frost them with the maple glaze evenly for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Do not overfill the donut pan to avoid batter spilling over while baking.
- Make sure donuts are completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- You can substitute apple cider with apple juice if desired, but cider adds more flavor.
- Store glazed donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for best freshness.
