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Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Experience the perfect harmony of autumnal spice and tender texture with these incredible Baked Pumpkin Donuts. This meticulously developed recipe delivers a surprisingly light yet deeply flavorful treat, ideal for breakfast or a sophisticated dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed (50g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamo
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree (180g)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk (60ml)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (60ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional Glaze: 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (180g), 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your donut pan(s).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, large egg, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a large Ziploc bag and pipe into each donut cavity, filling them about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla until smooth. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and let excess drip off.

Notes

Store unglazed donuts at room temperature for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Refrigerated glazed donuts can last 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze unglazed donuts.