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There aren’t a great many things I love about getting older, but having birthday cake on that special day is high on the list! I’ve tried on numerous occasions to top the standard white birthday cake in donut form, but I haven’t been able to do it yet. I wouldn’t say the icing is optional, not with my family, but the use of candles is strictly your choice. It’s no one’s birthday in your household, you say? Well, you know that it’s got to be someone’s birthday somewhere in the world, no matter what day you feel like making these, so choose to celebrate a perfect stranger’s special day with your very own birthday cake donuts!
Ingredients
1 box birthday cake mix, your choice (We prefer Duncan Hines Classic White, but any boxed mix will do just fine.)
1 cup water, lukewarm
1⁄4 cup canola oil
3 egg whites
1 container white icing (not optional, at least not for me!)
Directions
Follow the directions for mixing on the back of the box, but to bake these, use your donut maker or a donut pan in your oven. The presentation is what makes these donuts instead of cupcakes, but hey, who are we kidding? They are delicious no matter what shape or form they may take.
Using a cookie scoop, drop walnut-sized portions of batter into small muffin tins or your donut maker, and bake at 365°F for 6 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Top with white icing while the donuts are hot.
Yield: 6–10 small donuts