Description
These Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze are a deliciously moist and tender treat perfect for fall. Featuring warm pumpkin pie spices and a rich maple glaze, these donuts provide all the comforting flavors of autumn with a light, baked texture rather than fried. They are simple to make in a donut pan and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Maple Glaze
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat a donut pan with nonstick spray to ensure the donuts don’t stick after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, kosher salt, and baking soda until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the melted butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes until well combined and slightly fluffy.
- Add Eggs, Pumpkin, and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until incorporated—take care not to overmix for tender donuts.
- Fill Donut Pan and Bake: Evenly scoop the batter into the prepared donut pan cavities. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly browned and spring back when gently pressed.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: While the donuts bake, pour maple syrup into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Reduce the syrup until it measures about 1/2 cup, which takes approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until butter fully melts.
- Finish the Glaze: Gradually whisk in the confectioners’ sugar until the glaze is smooth and glossy with no lumps.
- Glaze the Donuts: After the donuts have cooled for about 10 minutes, dip the tops into the maple glaze. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy the donuts warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts tender.
- You can store glazed donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a muffin tin but the shape will be different.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Make sure to let the glaze set fully to avoid it running off the donuts when served.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
