Description
Baked Pumpkin Donuts are the quintessential autumn treat, offering warmth and comfort in every bite. These moist, spiced donuts combine pumpkin puree with aromatic spices, making them a favorite for cozy family breakfasts or festive gatherings. Topped with a delightful cinnamon sugar glaze, they are not only easy to prepare but also a healthier option compared to traditional fried donuts. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as a sweet snack any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a donut pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pipe the batter into each cavity of the donut pan evenly.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar coating by mixing granulated sugar with cinnamon in a bowl.
- Brush cooled donuts with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg