Apple Spiced Chocolate Chip Donuts

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If you’re into fall, apples and donuts, have I got a recipe for you! It’s Apple Spiced Chocolate Chip Donuts, a simple fall cake mix donut recipe that anyone can make–and love!
 
I love having donuts in the fall, the summer, whenever. But one of my favorite recipe is our pumpkin spice donuts. For obvious reasons, the pumpkin spice donuts and these apple spice chocolate chip donuts make a perfect pair!
 
If you’re all-in for the donuts, be sure to check out our twenty-five homemade donut recipes. They are easier to make than you may think! So many yummy breakfast vibes you’ll never be out of something creative to make.
 
 
But back to these amazing fall breakfast donuts. You’re seriously going to love this apple-cinnamon cake donut recipe. I mean, what’s better than chocolate chips, apple and cinnamon?! That’s right, nothing.
 
So, get ready to get your measuring cups out because this recipe is going to knock your socks off.


 

Apple Spiced Chocolate Chip Donuts

What You Need to Make Apple Spiced Chocolate Chip Donuts

  • Donuts
    • 1 box of spice cake mix
    • 1 1/2 cup applesauce
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp pie spice
    • 1 cup chocolate chips for the batter
    • 1/2 cup chocolate chips for garnish
  • Icing
    • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 tbsp light corn syrup
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 – 3 tbsp water
    • 1/4 c + 2 tbsp. cocoa powder

How to Make Apple Spiced Chocolate Chip Donuts

Start by making the frosting by putting the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisking them together together, adding the water a tiny bit at a time to adjust for desired consistency. Cover and set aside.
 
To make the apple spiced donuts, preheat your oven to 350° and lightly coat a donut pan with non-stick baking spray.
 
In a large mixing bowl, combine apple sauce, pie spice, and cinnamon.
 
Add the wet ingredients to the cake mix and 
 
Fold in chocolate chips.
 
Pour the batter into the prepared doughnut pan.
 
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a donut comes out clean.
 
Remove the pan from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
 
Once donuts are cool remove from the pan and allow them to cool for 10 more minutes on a wire rack.
 
Place a baking tray under the wire rack.
 
Dip the top of each donut into the icing, then return the donut to the cooling rack.
 
Garnish donuts with chocolate chips immediately.
 
ENJOY!!

What Can You Top Baked Doughnuts With?

One of my favorite things about baked doughnuts is their versatility. With these chocolate doughnuts, you could sprinkle the frosting with espresso powder, toss the cake doughnuts in cinnamon-sugar or sugar-cocoa, or toss some crushed pecans in melted butter and then sprinkle them over the frosted chocolate cake donuts.

Pretty much anything would make for an amazing topping for these super versatile donuts.

How Long Do Chocolate Donuts Last?

This is a really critical question. Because, frankly, I like to make donuts–and I like to eat them. And I HATE throwing them out. So, I expect my donuts to rest on the counter, in an airtight container, for 3-5 days. If you don’t put them in an airtight container, you run the risk of your donut drying out. 

And that would just be sad, so put them in an airtight container. Trust me.

But if you want them to last longer than that, you should plan on putting your donuts, in that airtight container, in the fridge. This will help your donuts last for 8-10 days. After that, they will start to dry out.

Can you Freeze Apple Donuts?

Yes! I have frozen them in an airtight container and it’s not PERFECT, because freezing the donuts can cause the frosting to crack, but it can be done. And you can expect your donuts to last 3-5 months in the freezer.
 
So, if you’re planning on making these a few days/weeks/months, maybe just don’t frost them, then you have nice, perfect donuts ready for frosting.
 
When you plan to have your donuts for breakfast again, just pull them out of the freezer and microwave for 1-minute each!

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Apple Spiced Chocolate Chip Donuts

Apple Spiced Chocolate Chip Donuts

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes

If you're into fall, apples and donuts, have I got a recipe for you! It's Apple Spiced Chocolate Chip Donuts, a simple fall cake mix donut recipe that anyone can make--and love!

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1 box of spice cake mix
  • 1 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pie spice
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for the batter
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips for garnish

Icing

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 - 3 tbsp water
  • 1/4 c + 2 tbsp. cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Start by making the frosting by putting the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisking them together together, adding the water a tiny bit at a time to adjust for desired consistency. Cover and set aside.
  2. To make the apple spiced donuts, preheat your oven to 350° and lightly coat a donut pan with non-stick baking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine apple sauce, pie spice, and cinnamon.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the cake mix and 
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared doughnut pan.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a donut comes out clean.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  9. Once donuts are cool remove from the pan and allow them to cool for 10 more minutes on a wire rack.
  10. Place a baking tray under the wire rack.
  11. Dip the top of each donut into the icing, then return the donut to the cooling rack.
  12. Garnish donuts with chocolate chips immediately.
  13. ENJOY!!

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 354Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 323mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 3gSugar: 50gProtein: 3g
© Crystal VanTassel-Lopez
Cuisine: American / Category: Easy Recipes

Blended family. Wife to Lenny. Homeschool mom. Large family- eight boys and one girl... ONLY five still at home. Texas born and raised.

4 Comments

    1. Thank you so much for your lovely comment about our homemade apple flavored donuts! We’re super stoked that you’re excited to make them for your family. It’s always a joy to create delicious treats that bring loved ones together, especially during the beautiful autumn season.

      Fall is truly a magical time, isn’t it? The crisp air, vibrant colors, and the cozy vibes make it the perfect season for indulging in all things pumpkin-spiced and apple-flavored. These donuts are definitely a fun treat to celebrate the arrival of fall!

      We hope you and your family have a blast these treats and don’t forget to sprinkle some love and extra cinnamon on top for that extra touch of deliciousness! 🍎✨

      If you have any questions or need any tips along the way, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help! Enjoy your baking adventure, and may your kitchen be filled with the sweet aroma of happiness and memories.

      Reply

  2. Just looking at the photos you know these donuts are going to be so delicious. Pinned and this post will be a feature this week. #HomeMattersParty

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  3. Great to see you here at the party! We sure have enjoyed featuring your awesome post on Full Plate Thursday, 661. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us and come back to see us again real soon!
    Miz Helen

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