Description
These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are a delightful fall treat, combining moist pumpkin flavor with warm spices and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfectly soft and baked to perfection, they make a healthier alternative to fried donuts without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (Not pumpkin pie filling)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.33 cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the donut pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves evenly to distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about two-thirds full for ideal rise and shape.
- Bake Donuts: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely, preventing the glaze from melting.
- Prepare Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and reaching your desired consistency for glazing.
- Glaze Donuts: Once the donuts are fully cooled, dip the tops into the glaze or drizzle it over them. Allow the glaze to set before serving to enjoy a perfect finish.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sweetness and spices.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to ensure light, fluffy donuts.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, use a muffin tin and reduce baking time slightly.
- Adjust the glaze consistency with more or less milk depending on your preference.
- Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Glazed donuts taste best when fresh but can be reheated slightly for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
