Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, these donuts boast a rich pumpkin flavor and a delightfully moist texture. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious treats that are not only delicious but also healthier than traditional fried donuts. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or later reheated, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 210 g (1¾ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (freshly ground preferred)
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 240 g (1 cup) canned pumpkin puree (Libby’s preferred)
- 57 g (½ stick/4 Tbsp) salted butter, melted
- 60 ml (¼ cup) vegetable oil
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 100 g (½ cup) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 60 ml (¼ cup) whole milk, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 56 g (½ stick/4 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted for coating
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract for coating
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar for coating
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon for coating
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (freshly ground preferred) for coating
- ½ tsp ground ginger for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your donut pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, melted butter, oils, sugars, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just mixed; don't overmix.
- Fill the donut pans about ¾ full with batter.
- Tap the pans gently to remove air bubbles and bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before coating with melted butter and cinnamon-sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (55g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg