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Mini Lemon Donuts

Mini Lemon Donuts That Say Goodbye to Boring Breakfasts

Discover these Mini Lemon Donuts, a quick and easy treat that brightens up breakfast with zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 box Lemon Cake Mix Can swap for pumpkin or vanilla mix.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 cup Water Essential for hydrating the mix.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable/Canola Oil Optional to substitute with coconut oil.
For the Strawberry Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens up the glaze flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired thickness.
  • 1/2 cup Pureed Strawberries Adds fruity flavor and color.

Equipment

  • Mini donut pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Resealable plastic bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini Lemon Donuts
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your mini donut pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon cake mix, egg, water, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  3. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and fill each cavity of the donut pan halfway.
  4. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool for 5-10 minutes before removing them from the pan and transfer to a wire rack.
  6. In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and pureed strawberries, whisk until smooth.
  7. Once cooled, dip the donuts tops into the strawberry glaze, allowing excess to drip off.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a week. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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