Home made donuts

I got a donut maker for Christmas-when I received the donut maker it came with a package of premade mix, but I wanted to find a way to make the donuts from scratch. After testing quite a few different recipes (online & the book that came with the maker) & a little mix & match, here is my recipe. (adapted from the Babycakes donut maker cook book)


Valentine's Day breakfast!



1 cup flour

1/2 cup sugar

1.5 TBSP Cocoa ****
1 tbsp baking powder
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
4 tbsp vegetable oil ( or 2 TBSP oil & 2 TBSP applesauce)***

Mix dry ingredients, then wet ingredients & make sure the dough is mixed well & smooth. (***FYI-Most recipes called for 2 TBSP of cocoa powder but I found that made it too bitter-so less was better & the apple sauce made it a little grainy, so the best donuts were vanilla with 4 tablespoons vegetable oil).

Add your mix to the donut maker & cook for 4-5 minutes. I find that flipping them over at 4 minutes, cooks them all the way. You can top them anyway you want.  We used regular frosting (because after making a few dozen donuts, I didn't feel like making icing too!).  Oh and just so you know, these don't taste like donut, donuts-more of a cupcake like donut.  My kids still love them & they're quick & easy!





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