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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 that’s moist, tender, and bursting with warm spices. Made with canned pumpkin puree and a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, these baked donuts are a healthier alternative to fried ones and are perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack. They are coated with a flavorful cinnamon-spice sugar topping that adds the perfect sweet crunch.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 210 g (1¾ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg (freshly ground preferred)
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 240 g (1 cup) canned pumpkin puree (Libby’s preferred)
  • 57 g (½ stick/4 Tbsp) salted butter, melted
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) vegetable oil
  • 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
  • 100 g (½ cup) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 56 g (½ stick/4 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg (freshly ground preferred)
  • ½ tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two or three 6-count donut pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cloves, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the canned pumpkin puree, melted salted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract vigorously for about one minute until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined and the batter thickens slightly. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
  5. Fill the Donut Pans. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity about three-quarters full. Use a #24 cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) for each donut; some pans may require up to ¼ cup (#16 scoop or 4 tablespoons) to fill properly.
  6. Even Out Batter. Tap the pans firmly onto a towel-lined countertop about 10 times to level the batter and remove air bubbles.
  7. Bake. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Cool Donuts. Allow the donuts to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool further.
  9. Prepare Coating. In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter and stir in the vanilla extract.
  10. Mix Sugar-Spice. In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for the coating.
  11. Coat Donuts. While the donuts are still warm, lightly brush them with the melted vanilla-butter or dip them directly into it.
  12. Apply Sugar-Spice Mix. Roll each donut in the sugar-spice mixture until fully coated. Repeat the coating process if necessary to get an even layer.
  13. Serve. Serve the donuts warm or at room temperature. They reheat well in the microwave for a few seconds if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and milk for a smoother batter and better rise.
  • Filling the donut pans properly prevents overflow and helps the donuts keep their shape.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a slight flavor twist.
  • These donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat gently in the microwave for about 10 seconds to regain softness.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.

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