Easy Homemade Baked Donuts (Made with Bisquick)

Baking homemade cake donuts in a donut pan is easier than ever, thanks to this simple recipe.

Whether you top them with chocolate glaze or cinnamon sugar, these soft, sweet, and fluffy baked donuts made with Bisquick are a special breakfast the whole family will love.

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If your family loves donuts as much as mine does, they’re in for a treat with this easy recipe for homemade baked donuts!

Donuts are one of those breakfasts that my kids go bonkers for, and I can’t say that I blame them. What’s not to love about pillowy soft dough finished off with a sweet topping?

When I make homemade donuts, I bake them. I’m not a big fan of frying things in my house–it’s too much work, I don’t like the smell, and it’s a lot of clean-up (not to mention the fact that it’s not the healthiest option).

Often times, I make donut holes (AKA mini muffins), because they’re so easy. My family can’t get enough of these pumpkin donut bites, and gingerbread donut holes are a great Christmas morning breakfast.

But for a tried-and-true cake donut recipe that can be made year-round, these classic baked donuts made with Bisquick can’t be beat.

It’s one of my favorite recipes using Bisquick, and once you try them, you’ll see why!

Tips for the Best Bisquick Donuts

I love baking all sorts of things with Bisquick. From the best Bisquick biscuits to Bisquick brownies, strawberry cobbler, and blueberry muffins, it’s a super versatile mix to keep on hand.

But when it comes to donuts, there are a few key additions in this recipe that are crucial in order to get the best texture and taste.

First of all, I add some extra fat to the baking mix, such as sour cream and vegetable oil, which helps to keep the donuts soft and tender.

I add more sugar and vanilla extract, so they have enough sweetness and flavor.

Then my favorite addition is the toppings! We love adding a chocolate glaze that hardens to a satiny finish, and we also love the buttery cinnamon sugar topping.

You can take your pick or make a mix of both–either way, these donuts are sure to be a hit!

How to Make Baked Donuts Using Bisquick

It’s really easy to make these tasty treats!

In the recipe card below, I’ll give instructions for making the glaze or cinnamon sugar topping, but for just the basic donuts, here’s what you’ll need.

How to Make It:

Mix the batter. First, you’ll combine the Bisquick, sugar, sour cream, milk, egg, oil, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.

Using an electric mixer, beat this together just until the batter is nice and smooth.

Bake. Then, you’ll spoon the batter into greased donut pans, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

You can see the one donut below where I overfilled the well–it puffed up more and obscured the hole in the center.

Bake in a preheated oven for about 9-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a donut comes out clean. The donuts will also spring back if you press them with a finger.

Add toppings. Then, you’ll add the toppings of your choice! You can dip the top of the donuts in melted butter, followed by a mixture of cinnamon sugar, if you want a sugar-and-spice coating.

Or, dip the tops in a smooth chocolate icing that hardens as it sets. Of course, you can add some sprinkles before the chocolate dries, too!

Then you’re ready to serve and enjoy.

Don’t forget to save this recipe to your breakfast board on Pinterest!