TikTok Donut Hole Bread Pudding Recipe

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This donut hole bread pudding recipe is going to wow your taste buds. This dessert is a fun and delicious take on the classic bread pudding recipe. It features chunks of donut holes baked in a sweet and creamy custard. The result is a wonderfully decadent dish that's perfect for any special occasion. When everyone finds out what your secret ingredient is in this amazing comfort food dessert, you will be asked to make it over and over again

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Donut Hole Bread Pudding
Ingredients
Handy Kitchen Tools
How to Make Donut Hole Bread Pudding
Frequently Asked Questions
More Easy Dessert Recipes
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Donut Hole Bread Pudding

This TikTok donut hole bread pudding is the perfect treat to make your friends and family go crazy! It’s so easy to make, but it tastes as if you slaved in the kitchen all day. Use leftover donuts if you have them on hand or you can use fresh donut holes, either will work just fine. Your guests will be begging for more of this deliciousness! Make this donut hole bread pudding as a special treat or for a treat to get the family around the table.

If you like bread pudding, you might also like this yummy copycat Krispy Kreme bread pudding recipe or this even tastier cinnamon French toast bread pudding bake. They are both excellent for breakfast and dessert.

cream baking dish of bread pudding on top of striped napkin

Ingredients

24 glazed donut holes
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 box French vanilla cake mix
¾ cup unsalted butter (sliced or cut into small pads)

Handy Kitchen Tools

How to Make Donut Hole Bread Pudding

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray the bottom of a 9"x13" baking dish with non-stick spray.

Spread the donut holes in an even layer in the bottom of the baking dish.

Pour the evaporated milk over the donut holes, then drizzle the top with sweetened condensed milk.

Sprinkle the top with cinnamon covering the top of the donut holes evenly.

Pour the box cake mix (dry only) over the top of the mixture in an even layer.

Top with the butter slices/pats so they are evenly distributed.

baking dish with slices of butter over the top

Bake for 45 minutes.

striped towel underneath baking dish of bread pudding

Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make This With Flavored Donut Holes?

Making this donut hole bread pudding with flavored donut holes is a great idea. You can easily change up the flavor of this dessert by changing the donuts that you are using.

You can even swap out the flavor of cake mix you use to match the flavor of donuts for a unique flavor.

Is Bread Pudding Breakfast or Dessert?

Typically bread pudding is considered a dessert. It is one of those things that a lot of people will also eat as a breakfast because it goes well with coffee. Eating donut hole bread pudding for breakfast is a delicious treat and should definitely be enjoyed but it isn't something that is considered breakfast... but neither are donuts and we all love to eat them on our way out the door.

Should I Top This With Glaze?

This is one of those recipes that it is up to you if you want to add glaze. You can easily add a simple powdered sugar glaze or a cream cheese glaze if you want to take an extra step. If you want to tone down the sugar or you do not always like dessert with a glaze, you can easily skip adding glaze and it will not feel like you are missing anything.

Can I Make This Ahead of Time and Freeze?

I love making this ahead of time because it saves me time when I want to serve it. It is also great because I might have the donut holes today but do not want to serve this Bread Pudding recipe for another 2 weeks. I can make this ahead of time and freeze it. Then I can reheat it when it is time to serve it. If it is done well, this recipe can last up to a month in the freezer.

How Long is Homemade Bread Pudding Good For?

This is good for about a week after you make it. If you are not going to finish the batch of bread pudding, you should freeze it so that it lasts longer. If you know that you will not eat all of it, freeze it in smaller batches. Then you can take out a serving or two at a time to enjoy.

white baking dish of bread pudding on black wire rack

More Easy Dessert Recipes

There are tons of great ideas for desserts that are easy to make, and this is just one of them. Below are a few more great ideas that you can whip up in no time to serve at breakfast, dessert, as a snack, or alongside your favorite cup of coffee. Make sure that you pin the recipes to Pinterest, bookmark the recipe posts, or print them out to make soon!

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TikTok Donut Hole Bread Pudding Recipe

This donut hole bread pudding was inspired by a popular TikTok recipe food hack and makes a great breakfast or dessert!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

24 glazed donut holes
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 box French vanilla cake mix
¾ cup unsalted butter (sliced or cut into small pads)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray the bottom of a 9"x13" baking dish with non-stick spray.
Spread the donut holes in an even layer in the bottom of the baking dish.
Pour the evaporated milk over the donut holes, then drizzle the top with sweetened condensed milk.
Sprinkle the top with cinnamon covering the top of the donut holes evenly.
Pour the box cake mix (dry only) over the top of the mixture in an even layer.
Top with the butter slices/pats so they are evenly distributed.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.