These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are soft, fluffy, and bursting with warm fall spices! Perfect for cozy mornings or a seasonal dessert, theyโre baked rather than fried, making them a healthier option for indulging in pumpkin goodness.
๐ Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour ๐พ
- 1 teaspoon baking powder ๐ฟ
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ๐ฟ
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice ๐ฟ
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ๐ฟ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ๐ง
- 1/2 cup brown sugar ๐ฌ
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar ๐ฌ
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purรฉe ๐
- 2 large eggs ๐ฅ
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil ๐ข๏ธ
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ๐ฟ
- 1/4 cup milk ๐ฅ
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted ๐ง
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar ๐ฌ
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ๐ฟ
๐ Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat:
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). 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 purรฉe, 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. Theyโre perfect with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate!
โฑ๏ธ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
โฑ๏ธ Cooking Time: 15 minutes
โฑ๏ธ Total Time: 30 minutes
๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 12 donuts
๐ฅ 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 youโre craving a taste of autumn! ๐๐ฉ๐