These quick and colorful funfetti donuts are made easy with just five ingredients! Perfect for a holiday treat or any celebration. You’ll get sprinkles inside and out!

Are you ready to add a dash of whimsy and a sprinkle of fun to your day? Let’s dive into the world of homemade funfetti donuts, where joy meets flavor in every colorful bite.

This isn’t just any donut recipe; it’s your ticket to turning an ordinary day into a mini celebration. And the best part? You can whip up these delightful treats using just five simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.

Wouldn’t it be fun to wake up to a platter of bright, cheerful funfetti donuts? Or how about surprising your family with a sweet treat that screams “party” even on the most mundane of afternoons?

These aren’t just baked donuts; they’re smile-makers, crafted with white cake mix for that perfect fluffy texture, eggs and oil to bind and enrich, and a generous helping of sprinkles for that quintessential funfetti joy.

And the pièce de résistance is a creamy, dreamy cream cheese frosting topped with – you guessed it – even more sprinkles.

With this recipe, every day has the potential to be a celebration. These donuts are perfect for everything from a special treat for a job well done to a spontaneous dessert that brightens up any meal. Plus, making them is a breeze, which means less time prepping and more time enjoying.

So, let’s not dilly-dally. It’s time to gather those ingredients and preheat your oven. We’re about to embark on a baking adventure that ends with us devouring these irresistible funfetti cake mix donuts.

Tips for Baked Donuts

Before we jump into the recipe, I wanted to share some frequently asked questions with you that I’ve gotten about these donuts. If you find you’d rather just skip to the recipe, scroll down to the bottom of the page. Otherwise, I hope these help!

What is the difference between baked and “regular” donuts?

Baked donuts are baked in a donut pan, and regular donuts are typically fried in oil. At least if we’re talking about Krispy Kreme or Dunkin’ – those are fried. Baked donuts have a more muffin-like or cake consistency.

Note that cake donuts can be fried as well – the frying process is different, as the batter is usually piped onto the oil or similar. But just because a donut is a cake donut, that doesn’t mean it was baked. These are baked, hence the title.

What can I use if I don’t have a donut pan?

Grab yourself a muffin tin and some aluminum foil. Tear off a piece of aluminum foil and form it over your thumb. Pull it off carefully and place it in the center of the muffin cavity. Repeat with all the cavities and enjoy your MacGyver’d donut pan!

Can these cake donuts be fried?

Yes – if you have a Fry Daddy, you can definitely fry these if you choose.

Ready to make some baking magic? Let’s get started and sprinkle some fun into our day! Here’s what you’re going to need:

Ingredients

15.25 oz box of white cake mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
3/4 cup sprinkles, divided
Cream cheese frosting for garnish

Tips and Thoughts for This Recipe

These donuts will be good for 3 – 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze them.

If you are planning on freezing some or all of them, then don’t frost the ones you are planning on freezing. They will store up to eight months in the freezer. Add frosting when you decide to eat them.

Of all the advice I can give you, the biggest is not to forget the frosting and extra rainbow sprinkles when you’re done. Because that would be the biggest travesty ever and ruin the party (kidding!).

Get the printable recipe below.

Funfetti Donuts

These donuts are just five ingredients: white cake mix, eggs, oil, sprinkles, and butter. A quick, festive treat for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Cool Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings: donuts

Equipment

1 donut pan

Ingredients

15.25 oz white cake mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
2 eggs
3/4 cup sprinkles divided
Cream cheese frosting for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare the donut pan by spraying with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, 1/2 cup of sprinkles, oil, butter, and eggs. Using an electric hand mixer, blend until all ingredients are combined. Do not overmix – it will be thick.
Using a spoon, add the mixture to the donut pan. Even out by pressing down and working in a circular motion around each one.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until beginning to brown.
Remove from oven and flip the donuts out onto a plate or dish to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled, add 1/4 cup of frosting to a microwave safe dish. Heat in 10 second increments until completely melted. Stir with a spoon between heating.
Drizzle the frosting over each donut in a zig-zag motion then top with remaining sprinkles.