Fluffy Instant Donuts

A delicious, inexpensive, and easy way to make ‘homemade’ donuts that your whole family will love. This recipe also works well for funnel cakes!

Original recipe makes 56 donuts

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package moist cake mix, any flavor
1/2 cup flour
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups water
3 cups oil for frying, or as needed
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    45 mins

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, water, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 5 minutes, or until batter is free of lumps.
  2. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet until it reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Using a small scoop equal to about 2 tablespoons, carefully drop batter into hot oil in batches so as not to overcrowd.
  3. Cook donuts in hot oil for 5 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping once with a fork mid-way through for even cooking.
  4. Carefully remove donuts from oil with slotted spoon or tongs, and drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 61 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Fat: 2.5 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 66 mg

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