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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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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.