Easy Apple Spice Donuts with Cake Mix
These easy baked apple spice donuts start with a box of spice cake mix and canned apple pie filling, then get topped with a simple vanilla glaze. They’re an easy fall treat with very little measuring and no frying required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-17 minutes (approx.)
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box of spice cake mix
- 21 oz can of apple pie filling & topping
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp of milk
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add the apple pie filling to a food processor and blend until smooth. You can also mash it thoroughly with a fork. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the spice cake mix and puréed apple filling.
Step 2: Generously coat two full-size silicone donut pans with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon or pipe the batter into the cavities, filling each one about ⅔ full.
Bake for 13-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. Because ovens vary, begin checking the donuts before the end of the suggested baking time.
Let the donuts cool in the molds for 5–10 minutes before carefully removing them. Transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Step 3: While the donuts cool, whisk the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Add a little more milk if needed to reach your preferred consistency. Dip or drizzle the glaze over the cooled donuts.
🍋 Simply Made Tips
- Don’t overfill the molds. Fill each silicone donut cavity about 2/3 full, leaving room for the donuts to rise as they bake.
- A piping bag or zip-top bag with one corner snipped off makes filling the molds much easier and less messy.
- If you accidentally add too much batter, it may bake over the center opening and create a thin layer of crust. No big deal—once the donuts have cooled, carefully trim away the excess with a sharp knife.
🍩Before You Go…
Still in an apple mood? Head over to our Apple Recipes collection for more easy ways to use fall’s favorite fruit. Or keep the cozy baking going with our Pumpkin Donuts with Cream Cheese Icing and Cinnamon Streusel Apples.
Easy Apple Spice Donuts with Cake Mix
Equipment
- Donut molds
Ingredients
- 1 box of spice cake mix
- 21 oz apple pie filling & topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add the apple pie filling to a food processor and blend until smooth. You can also mash it thoroughly with a fork. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the spice cake mix and puréed apple filling.
- Generously coat two full-size silicone donut pans with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon or pipe the batter into the cavities, filling each one about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 13-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. Because ovens vary, begin checking the donuts before the end of the suggested baking time.
- Let the donuts cool in the molds for 5–10 minutes before carefully removing them. Transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- While the donuts cool, whisk the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Add a little more milk if needed to reach your preferred consistency. Dip or drizzle the glaze over the cooled donuts.
Notes
- I used Duncan Hines apple pie filling and topping, but another brand should also work.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
