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Pumpkin Doughnuts

Delicious Pumpkin Doughnuts for Cozy Fall Mornings

These Pumpkin Doughnuts are fluffy, quick to prepare, and perfect for fall mornings, offering a delightful sugar crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Doughnuts
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda for additional lift
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt to enhance flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon gives warm flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg for fall flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree main ingredient
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Neutral Oil Canola, Vegetable, or Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Milk for dairy-free use oat or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for glazing
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon for coating
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter for brushing

Equipment

  • doughnut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the doughnut pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and fill the doughnut pan cavities two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until tops spring back and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the doughnuts cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon, brush doughnuts with melted butter, then roll in the mixture.
  9. For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth, then dip cooled doughnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize spices and coatings to your preference. These doughnuts are perfect for any fall occasion.

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