Chocolate Heart Cake Donuts

2 min read September 13, 2026 Jamie Bare
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This easy recipe makes for some pretty yummy chocolate cake donuts. You have to try the homemade glaze too! Try using semi-sweet chocolate for a more decadent taste, and milk chocolate for a sweeter donut. Just add festive Valentine sprinkles for a yummy LOVE day treat! We made these for our Family Valentine Making Party…and they were a huge hit.

Recipe Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
1 to 3 Servings
Ingredients:
  • One Box Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 1 Cup Water-1/4 C. Vegetable Oil
  • 1 EggChocolate Glaze Ingredients:
  • 1/2 C. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 C. Powdered Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 2 T. Butter
  • 4-5 T. Milk
Step
1

Mix together cake mix, water, oil and egg. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Add the batter to a large gallon-sized bag.

Chocolate Heart Cake Donuts step 1
Step
2

Cut the corner of the bag and pipe the mix into your greased donut baking pan.

Chocolate Heart Cake Donuts step 2
Step
3

Bake at 350 Degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Chocolate Heart Cake Donuts step 3
Step
4

Flip the pan over and allow the heart shaped donuts to cool for 5 minutes. While baking you can make the chocolate glaze. To make the glaze, heat the butter and chocolate in a mini sauce pan over low-med heat until melted.

Whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. Mix Well. If it is too thick, add a bit more milk.

Dip each donut in the glaze on one side.

Chocolate Heart Cake Donuts step 4
Step
5

Turn over and lay on a cooling rack. Add sprinkles right away before the glaze dries.

Chocolate Heart Cake Donuts step 5
Step
6

For more family valentine fun, check out my Family Valentine Making PartyDIY Valentine Mailboxes and DIY Love Letter Station.

Chocolate Heart Cake Donuts step 6

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