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Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
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These Pumpkin Donuts are a moist, flavorful treat perfect for fall or any pumpkin lover. With a tender crumb infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice, they are baked to perfection and finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating for an irresistible sweet and spicy bite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (165g) light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (48g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (118ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (122g) pumpkin puree

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (4g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Topping

  • 1/4 cup (56g) butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup (48g) granulated sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons (15-22g) ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the donuts evenly.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the egg vigorously for 1-2 minutes until fluffy. Gradually add the vegetable oil, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar, beating until fully combined. Then mix in the melted and cooled butter, milk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg. This helps distribute the spices evenly throughout the batter.
  4. Blend Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet pumpkin mixture. Use a spatula to mix gently until all the flour is incorporated and the batter is uniform, being careful not to overmix which could toughen the donuts.
  5. Prepare Donut Pan: Generously spray a donut pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Fill each donut cavity with approximately 1/4 cup of batter, smoothing the tops as needed.
  6. Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a donut; if it comes out clean, the donuts are done.
  7. Cool and Remove: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Add Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the donuts cool, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Brush each cooled donut with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated for a sweet and spiced finish.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure ingredients like egg and milk are at room temperature for smoother batter.
  • Use fresh pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sweetness and consistency.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, bake in a muffin tin and reduce baking time slightly due to different shapes.
  • Donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days; reheat lightly before serving.
  • To make them vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use dairy-free butter and milk alternatives.

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