You’ll fall in love with the taste (and look) of this simple homemade donuts recipe. The good news? They’re crazy easy to make and don’t take long to do!

Delicious & Simple Homemade Donuts Recipe – Perfect for Mornings!

Let me just make things clear…I do not think that eating donuts during the morning hours are the only time that homemade donuts should be eaten. I literally could eat them every single day, all day long. (I’m an adult, I have that right) But, for the sake of my children and their sweet tooths, I try to keep these limited to random times during the year and only for breakfast.

While these colors look Mardis Gras, you can honestly change them up to any colors that you want. Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, or just as a fun surprise, this donut recipe without yeast is crazy, crazy simple to do. Plus, they’re baked so you don’t have to worry about that heavy grease taste or look, either!

How hard is this baked donut recipe?

It’s actually really simple. Since the base of this recipe is used with a boxed cake mix, there aren’t many steps or ingredients that you have to worry about.

Can you use different cake mix flavor for this simple donut recipe?

Of course. If you like chocolate, go for it. Lemon? Absolutely. You can switch out and use any type of cake mix that you see fit for this recipe. Plus, the different flavors and taste will really add to the fun.

Ingredients to make this simple homemade donuts recipe

1 box of white cake mix, any brand
1 egg
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1 C. water
*Yellow frosting
*Purple frosting
*Green frosting
(2) 6 ct donut pans
Kitchen scissors
Large freeze bag

With those simple ingredients, you’ll be well on your way to creating these homemade cake donuts with ease!

Have fun and let the little ones help in decorating! As you can see, it’s supposed to be messy, fun and creative!

Yield: 18 donuts

Delicious & Simple Homemade Donuts Recipe - Perfect for Mornings!

This homemade donuts recipe is delicious and simple to do!

Ingredients

1 box of white cake mix, any brand
1 egg
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1 C. water
*Yellow frosting
*Purple frosting
*Green frosting
(2) 6 ct donut pans
Kitchen scissors
Large freeze bag

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Spray the donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Combine the cake mix, egg, oil and water mixing well.

Scoop the donut batter into a large freezer bag. Seal and snip the corner with a pair of scissors. Fill each donut well about 2/3 full.

Bake for 12-14 minutes.

Remove the oven and let cool.

Line a large baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.

Use a butter knife to gently lift the donuts from the pan and place on prepared the baking sheet.

Heat each of the colored frostings in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Gently squeeze each color over the top of the donuts in a back and forth motion.

Repeat with all donuts.

Simple Homemade Donuts – Perfect for Busy Mornings!