Description
These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are soft, spiced, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar topping. Made with real pumpkin puree and warm autumn spices, they’re a quick and cozy treat ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 6-cavity donut pan with non-stick spray.
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In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, and milk.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
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Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Transfer batter to a piping bag or ziplock bag and pipe into donut cavities.
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Bake for 15–16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack.
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Brush donuts with melted butter and coat in cinnamon sugar mixture.
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Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Donuts are best enjoyed the day they’re made, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a glaze option, swap cinnamon sugar for a simple maple or vanilla glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: american , fall
