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Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Baked Pumpkin Donuts for a Cozy Autumn Indulgence

Enjoy guilt-free Baked Pumpkin Donuts bursting with autumn flavors and warm spices, perfect for any fall morning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use canned pumpkin, not pie filling.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Dairy or non-dairy varieties.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil or butter are alternatives.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour This recipe does not specify a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar White sugar or coconut sugar can be substituted.
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Feel free to replace with equal parts cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Make sure it’s fresh for the best texture.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Add more for a bolder taste.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Crucial for flavor enhancement.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Freshly grated is ideal for the best flavor.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the coating.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Unsalted is recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon For that classic pumpkin spice appeal.

Equipment

  • donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently until combined.
  5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and fill each cavity of the donut pan three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 15-16 minutes until donuts spring back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Remove the donut pan from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes.
  8. Invert the pan to release the donuts onto a cooling rack and cool for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Brush each warm donut with melted butter and dip into cinnamon sugar for coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure you do not overmix the batter for fluffy donuts. Use fresh baking powder for the best rise and consider adding spices like ginger for unique flavors.

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