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Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donuts for a Cozy Fall Treat

These Baked Pumpkin Donuts embody the spirit of autumn with their moist texture and comforting flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree use canned or homemade
  • 1/2 cup milk substitute with almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil can be replaced with melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour use gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar substitute with coconut sugar if preferred
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice or blend cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 2 tsp baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsp cinnamon add more for a stronger flavor if desired
  • 1/4 tsp salt balances sweetness
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg can be omitted if unavailable
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar can substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 1/4 cup butter use dairy-free margarine for a vegan version
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon to complement the sugar

Equipment

  • donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a donut pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, blend together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding them together gently until just blended.
  5. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and fill each cavity of the donut pan about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-16 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, cool the donuts in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  8. Melt butter in a bowl, then dip each donut in the melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid over-mixing the batter.

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