Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts. These delightful treats capture the essence of autumn, offering a moist and spiced flavor that is perfect for any occasion. Baked instead of fried, they are a healthier choice without sacrificing taste. A sweet cinnamon sugar glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness, making them an irresistible option for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, these donuts are fun to make with family and friends. Enjoy them alongside coffee or topped with whipped cream for an extra indulgent experience.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- 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, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill a piping bag or ziplock bag with the batter and pipe it evenly into the donut cavities.
- Bake for 15–16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Brush each cooled donut with melted butter and coat in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg