Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Baked Pumpkin Donuts, a perfect treat to embrace the cozy flavors of fall. These donuts are baked to perfection—no frying required—and topped with a rich brown sugar icing that sets beautifully. Soft, moist, and spiced with warm cinnamon and pumpkin pie flavors, they make an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Ready in under 45 minutes, these delicious bites are not only easy to make but also versatile enough for any occasion. Whether enjoyed with a hot beverage or as a sweet dessert, these donuts are sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup milk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar for icing
- 1/4 cup milk for icing
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 and 1/2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
- pinch of salt for icing
- optional topping: crushed walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease donut pan.
- In one bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold gently until blended.
- Fill donut pan cavities halfway with batter.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes until lightly browned; cool in pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prepare icing by heating brown sugar, milk, and butter until smooth; whisk in vanilla and confectioners' sugar.
- Dip cooled donuts into icing and let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg