A long, long time ago my parents allowed me to take from their home an electric donut maker:

(this is post donut making)(this is post donut making)

I found this Pumpkin Bread mix at Trader Joe's:

Today I decided that it would be interesting to see if I could use the mix to make donuts (I have misplaced the booklet that goes with the donut maker that has the recipes in it- I have it but it is packed somewhere.) This is the result:

I coated them in cinnamon sugar. Let me tell you...they are AMAZING!!!!!

You can find a similar donut maker here:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/BlinQ-Donut-Maker/3514553/product.h...
I think it might make smaller donut but it is the closest thing I could find. Smiling

The whole process was so simple that I plan on doing it again and again. I let a friend try one and she has requested that I make them for her annual holiday brunch (clever lady- she throws a brunch for all her female friends and we decorate her tree for her...lol...) I am actually considering purchasing another donut maker to make more in less time. Plus I can't wait to try more flavors. These donuts are way healthier (ok, semi-healthier) than the ones you get at the donut shop.