Description
Baked pumpkin donuts are a delightful fall treat that is fluffy, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for cozy mornings or gatherings, these donuts will warm your heart with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (or almond milk)
Instructions
- 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 until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider swapping pumpkin puree with sweet potato puree or mixing in chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze individually for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg