How to make Hot buns from a pack of cake mix

Did you know you could use your regular store-bought cake mix for more than just cake; I bet not! I made these soft hot buns with a sample pack of cake mix. They are so delicious and can be made with different flavours. I like to call these the twin-like cousins to Nigerian puff-puff. Puff-puff is a popular snack and dessert in most Nigerian homes within the diaspora. It is similar to doughnuts but very few people know of Hot buns which is more cake-like but without the baking; Just like Fried-rice is to Jollof.

How to make Hot buns from a pack of cake mix:

• Open the pack of cake mix and pour content into a bowl.
• Pour in the milk and whisk into a think batter.
• Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer on medium-high heat.

• Scoop the batter with your hands and press the batter between you thumb and index finger into the hot oil. This will drop like tear drops.
• Turn and fry on both sides for 3 minutes until its golden brown in colour.
• Remove from oil, place on a sheet of parchment or tissue to drain excess oil. Serve warm.

If you’re not a fan of yeast or waiting for the batter to rise, you would love this. Also, if you simply prefer anything cake-like or struggle with baking; then these buns of delight are your yummy and less chaotic alternative.

Cake Mix to Hot Buns

Immaculate Ruému

Easy hot buns made from a pack of cake mix. Skip all the tasking steps and get a delicious treats in minutes with less waiting time.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine international, Nigerian, West-African

Servings 6

Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 pack Cake mix (280 g)
• ▢ 1 cup Milk
• ▢ Vegetable Oil for frying

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Instructions

 

• Open the pack of cake mix and pour content into a bowl.
• Pour in the milk and whisk into a think batter.
• Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer on medium-high heat.
• Scoop the batter with your hands and press the batter between you thumb and index finger into the hot oil. This will drop like tear drops.
• Turn and fry on both sides for 3 minutes until its golden brown in colour.
• Remove from oil, place on a sheet of parchment or tissue to drain excess oil. Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 2mg

Keyword: cake mix, doughnuts, hot buns, puff-puff

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