Baked Pumpkin Cake Donuts Recipe
These Baked Pumpkin Cake Donuts are a delightful fall treat that are easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family. The warm spices of pumpkin pie spice combined with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping or a luscious cinnamon maple glaze make these donuts irresistible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Cinnamon Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (add more if desired)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a donut pan with nonstick spray or Baker’s Joy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
- Prepare batter: Beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Add eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla. Gradually add and mix in the flour mixture to form a thick batter.
- Bake: Pipe batter into the donut pan and bake until slightly browned and springy to the touch.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Brush donuts with butter and coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Make Cinnamon Maple Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, cream or milk, and salt. Dip donuts in the glaze and let set.
Notes
- For best results, enjoy the donuts fresh on the day they are made.
- Experiment with different glazes or toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- These donuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but are best when fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Cake Donuts, Baked, Fall, Cinnamon Sugar, Maple Glaze
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