Low Fat Funfetti Cake Mix Donuts (2 ingredient batter)
Making homemade donuts at home is simpler than you think. Using boxed cake mix and Greek yogurt, these easy cake mix donuts are dunked in a simple glaze of store-bought frosting and coated with sprinkles.
These easy baked donuts have less mess, require no donut cutter and are less work than regular donuts. The oven gives them a light, airy feel, similar to cake but not too dense or heavy.
The best part is any cake mix and frosting works so you can play with flavors for special occasions and holidays. For Valentine’s Day, I love using strawberry cake mix to make strawberry cake donuts with a cream cheese glaze.
For another cake mix treat, try cake mix crinkle cookies or mini pumpkin donuts for more delicious donuts from home. Or try this apple butter lemon bundt cake for a decadent dessert you can’t resist.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- 140 calories per donut.
- Minimal ingredients.
- All cake mixes work!
Ingredients and Substitutes:
These are the main ingredients for these Funfetti donuts. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions.
- Funfetti Cake Mix: use any kind of cake mix! Strawberry cake mix, chocolate cake mix, yellow cake mix, pumpkin spice, etc.
- Vanilla Frosting: I opted for a vanilla glaze but you can make delicious glazes out of any kind of frosting. You can also make a simple powdered sugar glaze by mixing powdered sugar and milk. Or forgo the frosting and dust with a simple cinnamon sugar topping.
- Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt: I used Oikos. Use high protein or regular.
Variations
- Top with a chocolate glaze and chocolate sprinkles.
- Turn into mini donuts by using a mini donut pan.
Dietary Modifications
- For a dairy or gluten-free version, make sure your boxed mix, frosting and sprinkles are certified gluten or dairy-free.
How to make this easy donut recipe (a visual step-by-step guide):
Step 1: Prep the batter
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, combine the box of cake mix and vanilla Greek yogurt and water. Mix until fully combined with a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes on medium speed until no powdered cake mix remains (image 1). Generously spray your donut pan with nonstick spray.
Step 2: scoop batter into donut pan
For best results, I suggest using a large piping bag to fill the donut cavity (image 2). A great trick is to fill a ziploc bag with the batter, cut a hole at the corner, and use it as a large piping bag to add the batter to the pan.
In regular size donut baking pan, evenly scoop or pipe the donut batter into the donut cavity of the pan (image 3).
Step 3: bake
Place the donuts in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes (when the sides will start to pull away and have a little golden brown color, that is when they are done!).
Allow donuts to rest in their tray on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove the donuts and cool completely to room temperature on a wire rack (about 30 minutes) before frosting (image 4).
Step 4: make optional topping
Once the donuts are cooled, in a microwave-safe bowl melt frosting slightly, about 30 seconds (image 5).
Dip the donut upside down into the melted frosting (image 6).
Place the topped donut back on the wire rack (image 7).
Add any sprinkles, and allow the icing to harden (image 8).
Expert Tip!
Donut batter will be thick. Using a piping bag is the best way to get the batter into the donut pan in one smooth circle. You can also use a small cookie scoop to drop circles of batter and spread it out that way.
Recipe FAQs
Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container or large ziplock bag on the counter for up to 4-5 days or in the fridge for up to 7 days. Freeze these donuts without the toppings and enjoy them within three months of freezing. Remove from the freezer, defrost, and top with frosting and rainbow sprinkles.
No, they are not the same. Cake or old-fashioned donuts are much denser because they are yeast-based. These cake-mix donuts have a soft and fluffy texture. They are also a lot less time-consuming because there is no frying involved.
I wouldn’t classify these as super “healthy” but are they healthier than a traditional donut. This is mainly because they are baked and not fried. They also tend to have a little less sugar and fats because they are usually smaller than an average donut and don’t have a filling.
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Funfetti Cake Mix Donuts
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box Party Rainbow Chip Cake Mix 432 g (Betty Crocker)
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt Oikos
- 3/4 cup water
Topping
- 5 oz. vanilla frosting store-bought (Betty Crocker) or homemade
- 3 Tbsp. rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Generously spray a donut tray (or 2 or 3 depending on the size you have) with nonstick cooking spray and preheat te oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheith.
- Add cake mix, Greek yogurt, and water in a large bowl, and mix on medium for 1-2 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Pipe or spoon the batter into a greased donut tray and bake for about 15 minutes (when the sides start to pull away and have a little golden color, that is when they are done!).
- Allow the donuts to rest in their tray on a wire cooling rack for 15 minutes. Remove the donuts and cool completely to room temperature on a wire cooling rack (about 30 minutes) before frosting.
- Once the donuts are cooled, in a microwave-safe bowl melt frosting slightly (about 30 seconds).
- Dip the donut upside down into the frosting and place it back on the wire rack, add any sprinkles, and allow the icing to harden.
Notes
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For best results, I suggest using a large piping bag to fill the donut cavity (image 2). A great trick is to fill a Ziploc bag with the batter, cut a hole at the corner, and use it as a large piping bag to add the batter to the pan.
Can I make these with non dairy yogurt?
I want to try this recipe, but how many yogurt contains is 1 cup? Is 1 5.3 oz container enough or do I need a 2nd one?
Finally had a chance to make these this weekend – my son LOVES them! Another winner of a recipe from you – keep ’em coming.
Easy and tasty! My two year old LOVED them too.
Could you add protein powder? If so how much?
I wouldn’t.
So quick and easy to make! I made these for an event at my boutique and they look so festive and fun! No one could believe I made them and everyone wanted the recipe.
How fun!!! So glad everyone loved them!
Can I substitute funfetti pancake mix how much
I have not tried this recipe with pancake mix.
Made these for a treat for my boys (6 and 11) and they were a hit! Super easy to make. Mine made 14 but that’s because I overfilled my first batch ;). Thanks for this great recipe!
Yay!! So fun! Thank you!