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Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
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These Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts are a delightful fall treat that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with a light, fluffy texture. Baked instead of fried, they are a healthier alternative to classic donuts, coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar blend for an irresistible finish perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snack time.

Ingredients

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Donut Batter

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside to ensure easy donut removal after baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
  4. Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts light and airy.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a corner cut off. Pipe the batter evenly into each of the six donut cavities, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake: Bake the donuts for 15-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes to firm up.
  7. Cool Donuts: Carefully invert the pan to release the donuts onto a cooling rack and allow to cool completely for at least 10 more minutes before coating.
  8. Prepare Coating: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Using a pastry brush, coat each cooled donut with melted butter or quickly dip each side if a brush is unavailable.
  9. Apply Cinnamon Sugar: In a bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Dip each buttered donut into the mixture, coating both sides evenly for a sweet and spicy finish.

Notes

  • To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk and use a plant-based butter alternative.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep donuts soft and tender.
  • The donut pan should be filled evenly to ensure uniform baking.
  • Use pumpkin pie spice or a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if unavailable.
  • Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
  • For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.

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