Mocha Frosted Donuts

Directions

• Step one

  In large bowl, dissolve yeast in 500 mL warm water. Add cake mix, flour and salt; stir until soft dough forms.

• Step two

  Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

• Step three

  On lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to 2.5-cm thickness. Using floured 7.5-cm cookie cutter, cut out donuts. Using floured 2.5-cm cookie cutter, cut out donut holes from donuts. Arrange on parchment paper–lined rimmed baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

• Step four

  In deep-fryer or saucepan, add oil so it reaches 7.5 cm up sides and heat until shimmering or temperature reaches 180°C. In batches to avoid crowding, add donuts to oil and cook, turning once, for 4 to 6 minutes or until brown and cooked through. Cook donut holes, turning once, for 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer donuts and donut holes to paper towel–lined plate.

• Step five

  In medium microwave-safe bowl, stir together frosting, espresso powder and 15 mL water. Microwave on HIGH in 10-second intervals or until melted.

• Step six

  Dip the top of each donut into melted frosting; set aside to cool. Dip half of each donut hole into melted frosting; set aside to cool.