Easy Homemade Cake Donuts: Quick Breakfast Treat in 30 Minutes

Fluffy Cake Donuts: A Quick & Easy Cake Donut Recipe

These easy homemade cake donuts deliver soft, pillowy goodness in every bite, making this cake donut recipe a breakfast game-changer.

Why You’ll Love These Homemade Cake Donuts

• Speedy prep: Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish.
• Versatile flavors: Enjoy glazed, cinnamon sugar–coated, or plain.
• Light & fluffy: A cakey crumb that melts in your mouth.
• Family favorite: Perfect for weekend brunch or morning treats.

Ingredients to Make Cake Donuts

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional for warm spice)
• ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cake Donuts

1. Preheat your oven to 325 °F (165 °C). Lightly grease a 12-cavity donut pan with nonstick spray or softened butter.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the tip snipped off.
6. Pipe the batter evenly into each donut well, filling about three-quarters full.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
9. Serve plain, glaze with your favorite icing, or roll in cinnamon sugar while still warm.

Pro Tips for Perfect Cake Donuts

• Use a piping bag for neat, uniform shapes.
• Don’t overfill the pan—this prevents overflow and ensures even rising.
• Let donuts cool slightly before glazing to keep the icing from melting off.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat briefly for that fresh-baked taste.

Nutrition (per donut): 196 kcal, 40 g carbs, 4 g protein, 2 g fat, 24 g sugar, 32 mg cholesterol, 272 mg sodium, 1 g fiber.

Get your morning started right with this classic cake donut recipe that’s sure to become a staple in your breakfast rotation.

Recipe inspired by Allrecipes Fluffy Cake Doughnuts.