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Best Mini Christmas Tree Cake Donuts Recipe


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini donuts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mini Christmas Tree Cake Donuts are festive, bite-sized holiday donuts inspired by the iconic Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes. Made with cake mix, coated in white almond bark, and topped with green sprinkles and red drizzle, these donuts are perfect for Christmas parties, holiday brunch, and edible gifts.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (13.25 oz)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 lb white almond bark
  • 1/2 cup red candy melts
  • Green sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and melt the butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, eggs, egg yolk, milk, and melted butter until just combined.
  3. Pipe or spoon batter into a mini donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  4. Bake for 12 minutes or until donuts are cooked through.
  5. Allow donuts to cool completely.
  6. Melt almond bark in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  7. Dip the tops of donuts into melted almond bark and place on parchment paper.
  8. Immediately sprinkle with green sprinkles.
  9. Melt red candy melts and drizzle over donuts.
  10. Allow coating to set completely before serving.

Notes

Let donuts cool completely before dipping to prevent coating from melting. Use a silicone mini donut pan for easy removal.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 mini donuts
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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