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Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
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These Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts are a delightful autumn treat, moist and flavorful, infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices. Perfectly baked and coated with a cinnamon sugar glaze, they offer a healthier alternative to fried donuts with a tender crumb and just the right amount of sweetness.

Ingredients

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Donut Batter

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and generously spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and milk until well combined and smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
  4. Form batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, gently folding with a spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep donuts tender.
  5. Fill donut pan: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner cut off, then pipe the batter evenly into each of the six donut mold cavities.
  6. Bake donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set.
  7. Cool donuts: Flip the pan upside down to release the donuts onto a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool for at least 10 more minutes before adding the topping.
  8. Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Use a pastry brush to coat the cooled donuts with the melted butter or dip each side quickly into the butter if you don’t have a brush.
  9. Apply cinnamon sugar: Combine ⅓ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Roll each butter-coated donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture, flipping to cover both sides evenly for a sweet and spicy finish.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use a vegan butter alternative for the coating.
  • Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Use pumpkin pie spice blend or adjust the cinnamon, nutmeg, and additional spices to taste for a personalized flavor.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, use a muffin pan and bake for the same amount of time; the shape will differ but the taste remains great.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.

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