Pink Donut Cakes

Steps

• 1

  Cakes: Preheat oven to 350ºF (or 325ºF if using dark non-stick pans). Spray two donut pans with baking spray.
• 2

  Combine cake mix, egg, oil and water in a mixing bowl. Mix on low speed using an electric mixer for 30 seconds, then increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
• 3

  Equally divide batter among both donut pans. Bake for 29-34 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean.

  
• 4

  Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and set on a cooling rack. Cool cakes completely.

  
• 5

  Glaze and sprinkles: Roll out modeling chocolate or fondant into thin ropes or push through a clay extruder fitted with a small round hole. Cut into 3/4-inch sprinkles.

  
• 6

  Whisk together melted butter, powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons milk, and lemon juice until smooth, adding more milk as needed. Stir in pink food coloring.
• 7

  Pour glaze over donut cake and top with sprinkles.