Chocolate Glazed Doughnut Cake with Sprinkles

• 1). Follow the instructions on a box of cake mix or your favorite recipe to prepare a yellow cake batter. Bake and cool the cake according to the instructions that came with your doughnut pan set.
  
  
• 2). Bring 1 inch of water in the bottom of a double boiler to a slow simmer over medium heat. Heat the butter and chocolate chips in the top of the double boiler for about 1 to 2 minutes or until the mixture is melted completely, stirring to combine. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla and water; whisk until combined.
  
  
• 3). Pour the glaze into a large measuring cup with a pouring spout. Pour the glaze slowly over the cooled doughnut cake in one layer. Pour extra glaze at several points so it can drizzle down the sides of the cake. While the glaze is still warm, decorate with colored sprinkles.
  
  
• 4). Let the glaze set for at least 15 minutes before you slice and serve the doughnut cake.
  
  

Drizzled Doughnut Cake

• 1). Follow the instructions on a box of cake mix or use a recipe to prepare your favorite cake batter. Bake and cool the cake according the instructions that came with your doughnut pan set.
  
  
• 2). In a large measuring cup with a pouring spout, heat 2/3 cup of the frosting that you want to be the dominant flavor (chocolate or vanilla, for example) in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds on high until it is thin enough to pour over the cake.
  
  
• 3). Pour the glaze slowly over the cooled doughnut cake in one layer. Pour extra glaze at several points so it can drizzle down the sides of the cake.
  
  
• 4). Let the first layer of glaze set for at least 15 minutes. Microwave 1/3 cup of the contrasting frosting on high for five to 10 seconds or until the frosting is thin enough to pour.
  
  
• 5). Drizzle the contrasting frosting over the first layer of frosting with a spoon or small ladle. Drizzle random lines or make swirling patterns or stripes. While the glaze is still warm, decorate with sprinkles.
  
  
• 6). Let the glaze set for at least 15 minutes before you slice and serve the doughnut cake.