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If you’re looking for a quick treat that feels homemade without the extra steps, this Easy 2 Ingredient Spice Cake Donuts Recipe is a great one to try. All you need is a box of spice cake mix and some applesauce. Mix, bake, and coat with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. These spice cake donuts come out soft, flavorful, and ready in no time.

Love cake mix shortcuts? Try these next: Easy Cosmic Chocolate Cookies, Easy Upgrade Cake Mix Cookies, and Extreme Chocolate Lovers Cake Mix Cookies.

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Why You’ll Love These Easy 2 Ingredient Spice Cake Donuts

Only two main ingredients. You can mix them in one bowl with a spoon for these delish cake mix spice cake donuts.
Naturally dairy-free and egg-free unless you add butter for the coating.
You can make powdered sugar donuts or cinnamon sugar donuts, or both.
They’re baked instead of fried, so cleanup is easy.
Great for beginner bakers or quick weekend treats.

Ingredients You Need for Easy 2 Ingredient Spice Cake Donuts Recipe

1 box Spice Cake Mix
2 cups unsweetened applesauce

Powdered Sugar Donuts

1 cup powdered sugar

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions How to Make 2 Ingredient Spice Cake Donuts

Preheat oven to 400°
Mix the dry cake mix and applesauce together in a bowl.
Pour or scoop the batter into a piping bag and pipe into the cavities in the donut pan.
Bake for 14-16 minutes until the donuts are lightly browned and cooked through.
Let cool for about 15 minutes. Then, remove donuts from pan and allow to finish cooling on a wire rack.
Make powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar donuts or both! by stirring the powdered sugar and milk together.

Powdered Sugar Donuts

In a small bowl, add some powdered sugar and toss in the powdered sugar to coat the donuts.

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Dip or brush the donuts in the melted butter, then dunk into the cinnamon sugar mixture coating all sides.

How to Store Your Cake Mix Spice Cake Donuts

Keep these spice donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be stored in the fridge or frozen without toppings and glazed later.

More Variations

Chocolate Glaze: Melt chocolate chips and dip cooled donuts for a richer option.
Apple Spice Donuts: Fold in ½ cup finely chopped apples before baking.
Vegan Option: Use dairy-free butter for cinnamon sugar coating.
Maple Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and a splash of milk for a sweet, fall-inspired topping.
Pumpkin Spice Twist: Replace half the applesauce with pumpkin puree and add a pinch of extra cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Add a delicious slathering of cream cheese frosting to your donuts!

FAQs

Can I use a different cake mix?
Yes. Yellow, chocolate, or even carrot cake mix all work great if you’re looking to switch up these 2 ingredient donuts.

Does it have to be unsweetened applesauce?
Unsweetened is best, but if sweetened is all you have, just expect the donuts to be a bit sweeter.

No donut pan?
You can use a muffin tin. The shape will be different, but the flavor will still be on point.

These spice cake mix donuts are fast, flexible, and surprisingly good for how little effort they take. Try them coated in cinnamon sugar, rolled in powdered sugar, or dressed up with a glaze. If you’re into 2 ingredient donuts or just want a new spice donut recipe, this one’s an easy win.

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Easy 2 Ingredient Spice Cake Donuts Recipe

Kim Lange

Savor the flavor of homemade Spice Cake Donuts. Simple recipe using spice cake mix &applesauce for delicious baked donuts that taste amazing!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Servings donuts

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Ingredients

EASY 2 INGREDIENT SPICE CAKE DONUTS RECIPE

1 box Spice Cake Mix
2 cups unsweetened applesauce

Powdered Sugar Donuts

1 cup powdered sugar

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

Preheat Oven to 400°
Mix the cake mix and applesauce together in a bowl.
Pour or scoop the batter into a piping bag and pipe into the cavities in the donut pan.
Bake for 14-16 minutes until the donuts are lightly browned and cooked through.
Let cool for about 15 minutes. Then, remove donuts from pan and allow to finish cooling on a wire rack.
Make powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar donuts or both! by stirring the powdered sugar and milk together.

Powdered Sugar Donuts

In a small bowl, add some powdered sugar and toss in the powdered sugar to coat the donuts.

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Dip or brush the donuts in the melted butter, then dunk into the cinnamon sugar mixture coating all sides.