Apple Cider Cake Mix Doughnuts Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Cider Cake Mix Doughnuts

• 2 cups apple cider
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• White Cake Mix
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

How to Make Apple Cider Cake Mix Doughnuts

1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of apple cider to a gentle simmer.
2. Remove from heat and stir in 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) of active dry yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
3. In a large bowl, combine one 15.25-ounce box of apple spice cake mix and 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
4. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and gently roll it to about 1/2 inch thickness.
7. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter or drinking glass to cut out large circles. Use a 1-inch cookie cutter or bottle cap to cut out smaller circles from the centers of the larger ones.
8. Cover the cut doughnuts with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
9. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
10. Carefully fry the doughnuts for approximately 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Don't overcrowd the pan.
11. Remove the doughnuts from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
12. While still warm, toss the doughnuts in a mixture of 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
13. Serve warm and enjoy! Perfect with a cold glass of apple cider.