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Strawberry Cake Donuts

Bright, sweet, and simple, these strawberry cake donuts are ready in under 30 minutes and are perfect for any quick treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the donuts
  • 1 box 15.25 ounces (432 grams) Strawberry Cake Mix Choose a high-quality mix without preservatives for the best flavor.
  • 2 large eggs 2 large eggs (100 grams) Use room-temperature eggs for better batter consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons melted butter (28 grams) Butter helps add flavor and richness.
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup heavy cream (170 grams) Full-fat cream provides the best mouthfeel.
For the glaze
  • 2 cups 2 cups powdered sugar (226 grams) Adjust consistency with more cream or sugar as needed.
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon heavy cream (14 grams), plus more if needed Use as needed to achieve desired glaze consistency.
  • 1 cup 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (167 grams) Choose ripe, fragrant strawberries for the glaze.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and ¾ cup heavy cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth with no streaks of dry mix.
  2. Grease your donut pan thoroughly with butter or nonstick spray. Pour the batter into each mold, filling no more than two-thirds full.
Baking
  1. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a donut; it should come out clean or with a few dry crumbs.
  2. Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. While the donuts cool, combine the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon heavy cream, and chopped strawberries in a bowl. Mix until well blended, adjusting the consistency as needed.
  2. Dip each cooled donut face-down into the glaze, letting excess drip off. Place back on the rack and let the glaze set.

Notes

Store glazed donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze unglazed donuts wrapped individually in plastic wrap for up to 2 months.