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Pink Donut Cakes

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Pink Donut Cakes
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  • Total 2 hr 0 min
  • Servings 24
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Two bright pink, glazed and donut-shaped strawberry cakes topped with sprinkles.
by: Hungry Happenings
Updated May 11, 2017

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix strawberry
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 cup milk

Glaze and Sprinkles:

  • 1 oz. multicolored modeling chocolate or fondant
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 4-6 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • Betty Crocker™ Neon Gel Food Colors pink

Steps

  • 1
    Cakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (or 325°F 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.

Nutrition Information

170 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 32g Total Carbohydrate, 24g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
150mg
6%
Potassium
30mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
11%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
24g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Get a little crazy at your next brunch and serve some giant pink donut cakes. They’re bright, colorful, and fun! These donut cakes are really easy to make using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Strawberry Cake Mix and are topped with cute, homemade sprinkles! Each mega-sized breakfast sweet will serve a crowd. So grab a big pot of coffee, gather your friends and enjoy!
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