Description
Spiced pumpkin donuts bring autumn’s warmth to your kitchen with classic fall flavors. Delicate crumb and rich cinnamon glaze invite comfort and nostalgia, promising a delightful treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups canned pumpkin
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups sugar
Coating Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- butter (for greasing the pans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat one or two donut pans with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, salt, and baking powder until the mixture becomes smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, using a rubber spatula to fold gently until just combined. Take care not to overmix, as this can result in tough, dense donuts.
- Carefully distribute the batter evenly among the donut pan cavities, filling each about two-thirds to three-quarters full (approximately per cavity).
- If using only one donut pan, cover the remaining batter with plastic wrap to prevent drying while waiting for the first batch to bake.
- Place the filled donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, which helps them set and prevents breaking when removing.
- Gently loosen the donuts from the pan edges using a small offset spatula or knife, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the coating, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl or a large resealable plastic bag.
- Once the donuts have cooled, brush each one lightly with melted unsalted butter, then roll or shake in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, enjoying their soft, spiced texture.
Notes
- Elevate your fall baking with these moist, spice-packed pumpkin donuts that capture autumn’s cozy essence.
- Perfectly balanced blend of warm spices creates a bakery-quality treat you can easily make at home.
- Greasing donut pans beforehand prevents sticky situations and ensures clean, beautiful donut shapes.
- Mix wet ingredients thoroughly to guarantee a smooth, lump-free batter that bakes into tender donuts.
- Gentle folding technique prevents tough donuts by keeping gluten development minimal during mixing.
- Cinnamon-sugar coating transforms plain baked donuts into irresistible, bakery-style delights with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 322 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 179mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 62mg