Description
Light, fluffy, and infused with cozy fall flavors, these baked pumpkin donuts are a delightful treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Quick to make and easily customizable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (80ml) milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan or spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently. Slowly add the milk, stirring just until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a resealable bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter into the donut cavities, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- While the donuts cool, you can prepare a topping (optional). Dip them in a cinnamon-sugar mixture or glaze them with a simple icing made of powdered sugar and milk.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the batter can lead to dense donuts. Stir just until the ingredients are combined for a light, fluffy texture.
- Customize Toppings: Experiment with cinnamon-sugar, cream cheese glaze, or even chocolate drizzle to enhance the flavor.
- Pumpkin Purée Only: Use 100% pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, as it contains added spices and sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12 min