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A close-up of fluffy pumpkin donuts coated in a rich, spiced cinnamon-sugar topping, freshly baked and cooling on a wire rack. These golden-brown treats are packed with warm autumn flavors, making them a perfect seasonal dessert.

Easy Pumpkin Donut Recipe

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These homemade pumpkin donut recipe combine real pumpkin and warm fall spices, finished with a cinnamon-sugar coating. Baked not fried, they're a healthier treat that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Donuts:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Equipment

  • Standard donut pan
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag or zip-top bag
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease donut pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients separately: pumpkin, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Pipe batter into donut pan, filling ¾ full.
  6. Bake 12-15 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool 5 minutes, remove from pan.
  8. Mix cinnamon and sugar for coating.
  9. Brush warm donuts with melted butter, roll in cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 2500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients
  • Don't overmix batter
  • Best served fresh
  • Can substitute gluten-free 1:1 flour blend

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