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    Baked Pumpkin Donuts

    Published: Nov 3, 2023 · Modified: Aug 7, 2024 by Margo · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    These seasonal baked pumpkin donuts couldn't be less of a fuss. The tasty pumpkin treat is made in one bowl, and no frying is required.

    Plate of baked pumpkin donuts

    Baked Pumpkin Donut Recipe

    When the chill air starts to roll in, you know that pumpkin season isn't far behind. Well, if we're being real, pumpkin season has begun to roll out earlier and earlier. As a pumpkin fan, I am not complaining. It gives me more time to indulge in everything pumpkin, including these baked pumpkin donuts.

    These baked pumpkin donuts couldn't be easier to make. Everything goes into one bowl and bakes in the oven for less than 15 minutes. Plus, no fancy tools are needed— just a whisk!

    The recipe creates a super soft and fluffy base that is not overpowering with pumpkin. It has the right amount of warming spices to complement the pumpkin. It will be hard to eat just one of these baked pumpkin donuts.

    Looking for more fall desserts to snack on? Try my pumpkin Snickerdoodle cookies and apple cider donuts.

    Why You'll Love These Baked Pumpkin Donuts

    • Flavorful - Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of cloves combine with the pumpkin to create the fall flavor.
    • Nothing Complicated - One bowl and no mixer! Is there anything else better in a recipe?
    • Quick - These baked pumpkin donuts cook in the oven in under 15 minutes. There's no waiting around for fryers to heat up here!
    stack of baked pumpkin donuts

    Ingreidents Needed To Make Pumpkin Donuts

    See below for all the details on what you'll need to make the full recipe.

    • Warming spice - Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves add spice to the donuts.
    • Pumpkin puree - Pumpkin puree from a can will work just fine.
    • Vegetable or canola oil - The oil keeps the donuts nice and moist so they don't dry out in the oven.
    • Cinnamon and sugar - A sweet topping gets placed all over the finished product.

    How To Make Baked Pumpkin Donuts

    1. Prepare.

      Preheat the oven to 350 and prepare a donut pan with grease. Set to the side.

    2. Mix Wet Ingredients.

      In a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, sugars, pumpkin, spices, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Whisk thoroughly to combine.

    3. Mix In Dry Ingredients.

      Add in the flour and continue to whisk to combine.

    4. Bake the donuts.

      Pipe or spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling it about ¾th of the way full. Bake the donuts for about 8-12 minutes until they puff up and look firm.

    5. Cool And Assemble.

      Let the donuts fully cool on a rack. When the donuts are still slightly warm, use a pastry brush to paint them with melted butter and then toss them in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.

    Serving Suggestions

    These donuts are excellent to snack on or serve as dessert after dinner. There is really no wrong time to eat a baked pumpkin donut!

    pumpkin donuts on a tray

    Make-Ahead and Storage Recommendations

    If you are a big consumer of donuts, you know that they are best eaten fresh. That doesn't really change when it comes to these baked pumpkin donuts. The donuts will taste best a few hours after they are made, so it doesn't really make sense to prep them ahead of time.

    If you have any extra donuts, store them in an airtight container. They will only last between 1-2 days before they start to get soggy from the cinnamon and sugar coating. If you don't plan on eating them right away, save the cinnamon and sugar coating until you plan to eat them to add a few days to the shelf life of the donuts.

    Tips and Variations

    • Don't Overfill - A little goes a long way in the donut pan. Don't fill the donut pan to the top with batter. Everything will overflow, and the donuts will not form their signature round shape.
    • Sugar Optional - If you want a treat that doesn't have all the sugar on the outside, skip covering them in cinnamon and sugar. The baked pumpkin donuts will be just as tasty.
    • Swap Out Pumpkin - Not a fan of pumpkin? Go with apple cider donuts instead. They are another great seasonal treat for you to enjoy.
    baked pumpkin donuts

    FAQs

    Can you freeze pumpkin donuts?

    Pumpkin donuts freeze well. If you plan on freezing them, skip adding the cinnamon and sugar until you thaw them out. Keep the donuts in the freezer for 2-3 months.

    Can I make these baked pumpkin donuts into donut holes?

    Yes! Use a mini cupcake pan to make the donuts into small donut holes.

    Why bake instead of frying?

    Baking donuts is just easier in the kitchen overall. Plus, you keep excess oil out of the donuts, making them slightly healthier to enjoy.

    Baked Pumpkin Donuts

    These seasonal baked pumpkin donuts couldn't be less of a fuss. The tasty pumpkin treat is made in one bowl and no frying is required.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings: 12 -15 donuts
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Ingredients Equipment Method

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup canola oil
    • 3 large eggs
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ tsp ginger
    • ¼ tsp cloves
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    Cinnamon Sugar Topping
    • 3-4 tablespoon melted butter
    • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoon cinnamon

    Equipment

    • Donut Pan

    Method
     

    1. Preheat the oven to 350. Prepare a donut pan with grease and set to the side.
    2. In a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, sugars, pumpkin puree, spices, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Use a whisk to make sure everything is fully combined.
    3. Add the flour to the mixture to the bowl and whisk to combine. Don't over mix the batter.
    4. Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill the donut pan about ¾th of the way full. Place in the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes.
    5. Let the donuts fully cool on a rack. While the donuts are cooling, prepare the cinnamon and sugar topping, with the melted butter.
    6. Use a pastry brush to cover the donuts in melted butter on both sides. Then toss the donuts in the cinnamon and sugar mixture until fully covered.

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