Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Delightful baked pumpkin donuts with warm spices and a moist texture, perfect for cozy gatherings and seasonal festivities.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Can be replaced with a natural sweetener.
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree Can use fresh pumpkin if cooked and pureed.
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with applesauce.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk Dairy-free options are suitable.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full with the batter.
Baking
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
- Allow the donuts to cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Enjoy fresh out of the oven or topped with a glaze. Ideal for autumn gatherings or cozy breakfast.