Cinnamon donut muffins are a family favorite, particularly when the weather starts getting cooler. They’re easy to make and oh, so delicious. Warning: they’re addictive!
The secret ingredient is the nutmeg, so be sure to add it to the batter. Or could it be the cinnamon sugar that makes these muffins so irresistible?
I doubt you’ll have any left over, but if you do, these cinnamon donut muffins freeze beautifully.

Cinnamon Donut Muffins
2014-08-21 21:32:40
Yields 48
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
12 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
14g
Yields
48
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60
Calories from Fat 12
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 72mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
1%
Sugars 3g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 package boxed yellow cake mix, plus ingredients on the box
- 1 Tbsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- Prepare cake mix according to directions on the box. Add nutmeg to the batter at the end.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 to 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake approximately 12 minutes, until muffins are lightly browned and toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean.
- Immediately remove cupcakes from pan and roll in sugar until completely covered.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Leftover cupcakes freeze well.
Adapted from Kids' Cake Mix Fun and More
Adapted from Kids' Cake Mix Fun and More
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Now I’m in the mood to make another batch of these cinnamon donut muffins (and the family is clamoring for more).
Cynthia L says
We have actually had these before and we loved them as much as your family does! Great breakfast or snack!
susan says
If we ever have any left over, I enjoy them as a snack, too, Cynthia.
Winnie says
They look fantastic Susan
I’d eat at least 4-5
I just loooooooooove everything with cinnamon 🙂
susan says
Me, too, Winnie, me, too!
Holly @ Coconutheadsurvivalguide says
Hi Susan – Do you hear that noise? It’s the sound of me finishing that entire batch. Holy wowza yumerific! Hugs, Holly
Betty 183000 Hume says
I love the Cinnamon Donut muffins also my grandchildren did to. Thanks..
Susan says
I’m so glad to hear that, Betty! (and I haven’t made them for my family in a while, so guess what I’m making tomorrow? 🙂