These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are soft, fluffy, and bursting with warm fall spices! Perfect for cozy mornings or a seasonal dessert, theyβre baked rather than fried, making them a healthier option for indulging in pumpkin goodness.
π Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour πΎ
- 1 teaspoon baking powder πΏ
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda πΏ
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice πΏ
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon πΏ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt π§
- 1/2 cup brown sugar π¬
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar π¬
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purΓ©e π
- 2 large eggs π₯
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil π’οΈ
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract πΏ
- 1/4 cup milk π₯
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted π§
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar π¬
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon πΏ
π Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick spray.
2. Prepare the Donut Batter:
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin purΓ©e, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well combined.
- Combine:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. Fill the Donut Pan:
- Fill the pan:
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
4. Bake the Donuts:
- Bake:
- Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- Melt the butter:
- In a small bowl, melt the butter.
- Mix cinnamon sugar:
- In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Dip the donuts:
- Once the donuts have cooled slightly, dip each one into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve:
- Enjoy these delicious Baked Pumpkin Donuts warm, fresh from the oven. Theyβre perfect with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate!
β±οΈ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
β±οΈ Cooking Time: 15 minutes
β±οΈ Total Time: 30 minutes
π½οΈ Servings: 12 donuts
π₯ Calories: Approximately 220-250 kcal per donut
These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are a delicious way to celebrate the flavors of fall, with soft pumpkin spiced dough and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time youβre craving a taste of autumn! ππ©π