These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are soft, flavorful, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. They’re easy to make, and the warm spices make them a perfect fall treat to enjoy with your favorite coffee or cider.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Serving: 12 donuts
Equipment: Donut pan, mixing bowls, piping bag (optional)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and egg until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a plastic bag, mix together sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- While the donuts are still warm, place them in the bag and shake gently to coat them with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve the donuts warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the delicious fall flavors!
These baked pumpkin donuts are a perfect way to celebrate the season. They’re light, fluffy, and bursting with pumpkin spice flavors. Pair them with your favorite hot drink for a cozy autumn treat!
