Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts, a delightful treat perfect for autumn. These moist and dense donuts are infused with a blend of rich pumpkin and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating an irresistible bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, they are ideal for busy mornings or cozy afternoon snacks. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or at room temperature, these donuts are sure to please everyone. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a unique twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 210 g (1¾ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 240 g (1 cup) canned pumpkin puree
- 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
- 56 g (½ stick/4 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted for topping
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract for topping
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar for topping
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon for topping
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg for topping
- ½ tsp ground ginger for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two or three 6-count donut pans to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground allspice, ground cloves, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the canned pumpkin puree, melted salted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract for about 1 minute until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually while whisking until just combined; be careful not to overmix as this can affect the texture.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each donut cavity about ¾ full with batter.
- Tap the filled pans on a towel-lined counter about ten times to even out the batter before placing them in the oven.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs.
- Let the donuts cool in their pans for approximately 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cooling, melt unsalted butter in a small bowl and stir in additional vanilla extract. In another bowl, combine granulated sugar with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- While still warm, brush or dip each donut in melted vanilla-butter then roll them in the sugar-spice mixture until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 116mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 38mg