Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge your family with these irresistible Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes! A delightful twist on classic cupcakes, these treats combine the fluffy texture of a doughnut with the burst of flavor from your favorite jelly filling. Imagine the sweet magic of pear preserves with a cinnamon-sugar topping, tangy lemon curd, or rich cherry jam paired with decadent chocolate icing – the possibilities are endless! This recipe uses a simple cake mix base, making it quick and easy to whip up a batch for your kids (or yourself!). Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 53 mins
Calories 269 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes

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How to Make Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine:
  4. One (15.25 ounce) box of your favorite white cake mix,
  5. One (3.4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix,
  6. 1 cup milk,
  7. 1/3 cup vegetable oil,
  8. 3 large eggs.
  9. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
  10. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  11. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
  12. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter (using a 1/4 cup measuring cup).
  13. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Let cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes.
  15. Carefully remove cupcakes from muffin tin and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  16. Once cooled, fill a piping bag (or ziplock bag with a corner snipped off) with your desired jelly filling.
  17. Pipe filling into the center of each cupcake.
  18. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with glaze, or decorate with sprinkles as desired.
  19. Serve and enjoy! Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

11g

Carbs

11g

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