S’mores Donuts
My daughter’s favorite dessert by far is the humble chocolate donut, but I decided to have a bit of fun and whip up some S’mores Donuts with marshmallow topping as a special end-of-summer treat!
Chocolate S’mores Donut Recipe
Every Sunday morning, my girl and I hang out in our pj’s, sipping coffee and eating donuts in bed, sometimes watching a bit of Netflix but always just relaxing and enjoying a carefree morning without anywhere to be. On busy weeks I just grab those mini powdered donuts you can get at the grocery store, but when I have a bit of time, I like to whip up something special!
The last time I made donuts, I made a homemade caramel-coconut topping for a decadent Samoas Donut recipe, so I couldn’t very well make plain chocolate donuts as my follow-up.
Our 10-minutes S’mores Cake is one of our most popular dessert recipes so I thought it would be fun to bring those campfire flavors to breakfast time with this super easy and fun S’mores Donut recipe.
I’ve tried a few different donut pans and am preferring my silicone donut pan these days. It’s just so much easier to pop the donuts out rather than wedging a knife into a metal pan when donuts get stuck.
While I do love making donuts from scratch (like my delicious New Orleans-style Beignets), when it comes to cake donuts I try to keep things simple and just grab a boxed cake mix. I’m more likely to actually make donuts from scratch when I give myself permission to use a mix, rather than hitting up a donut shop out of convenience.
Of course, you can use your own favorite chocolate cake recipe instead of using a mix – either way, you still end up with delicious, crumbly cake donuts topped with a sweet and sticky marshmallow toppings and a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
I love how pretty these S’mores Donuts turned out – and they are a super fun way to treat your family, whether you actually eat them at breakfast, or save them for a movie night treat!
Ingredients for Chocolate S’mores Donuts
- Chocolate cake mix
- PLUS cake mix ingredients called for on the box
- Marshmallow Fluff
- Coconut oil, optional
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Mini Marshmallows <– we love these super tiny Marshmallow Bits (they also come in rainbow)
- Graham Crackers, crushed
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: you can replace the chocolate cake mix with your favorite homemade cake recipe.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Donut pan <– this two-pack will make the process of baking these donuts fast and easy
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer <– this is a great hand mixer if you don’t want to make the investment into a stand mixer
- 2 microwave-safe bowls
- Cooling racks <– I have and love these tiered cooling racks, they save so much counter space and are also oven-safe
How to Make Smores Chocolate Donuts
Preheat oven to 350F.
Lightly grease your donut pan and set aside.
Make your chocolate cake mix according to package directions and fill the donut pan indentation halfway with the cake mix.
Bake for 15-18 minutes (until the donuts are firm and fully formed) and allow to cool in the pan for one minute before turning out onto the cooling rack.
Heat the Marshmallow fluff for 10-20 seconds in a microwave safe bowl.
Use an offset spatula to spread the melted marshmallow fluff onto the donuts. If it’s too sticky, feel free to add a teaspoon of coconut oil or butter to loosen up the marshmallow.
While the marshmallow topping is still “wet,” sprinkle on your mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows and a pinch of graham cracker crumbs.
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S’mores Donuts
A delicious smores dessert idea, these Chocolate S'mores Donuts are a fun brunch recipe or addition to a camping themed party
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake mix
- PLUS cake mix ingredients called for on the box
- 1 cup Marshmallow fluff
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 graham crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Lightly grease your donut pan and set aside.
- Make your chocolate cake mix according to package directions and fill the donut pan indentation halfway with the cake mix.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes (until the donuts are firm and fully formed) and allow to cool in the pan for one minute before turning out onto the cooling rack.
- Heat the Marshmallow fluff for 10-20 seconds in a microwave safe bowl.
- Use an offset spatula to spread the melted marshmallow fluff onto the donuts. If it's too sticky, feel free to add a teaspoon of coconut oil or butter to loosen up the marshmallow.
- While the marshmallow topping is still "wet," sprinkle on your mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows and a pinch of graham cracker crumbs.
Recommended Products
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Kraft Jet-puffed Mallow Bits Vanilla Flavor Marshmallows, 3 OZ Bottles (Pack Of 3)
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Honey Maid Honey Graham Crackers, 14.4 oz
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Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme Spread (7 oz Jar)
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Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix, Chocolate Fudge, 15.25 oz
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Wilton Excelle Elite 3-Tier Cooling Rack for Cookies, Cakes and More
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Wilton Non-Stick 6-Cavity Donut Baking Pans, 2-Count
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 175Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 266mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 2g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
These S’mores-inspired donuts are a fun way to treat your family and would make a great brunch recipe or a fun addition to a camping themed party.
For more delicious S’mores desserts, check out our 10-Minute S’mores Cake or our No-churn S’mores Ice Cream.