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A close-up of fluffy pumpkin donuts coated in a rich, spiced cinnamon-sugar topping, freshly baked and cooling on a wire rack. These golden-brown treats are packed with warm autumn flavors, making them a perfect seasonal dessert.

Easy Pumpkin Donut Recipe

These homemade pumpkin donut recipe combine real pumpkin and warm fall spices, finished with a cinnamon-sugar coating. Baked not fried, they're a healthier treat that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin Donut Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • Standard donut pan
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag or zip-top bag
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

Donuts:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease donut pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  • Whisk wet ingredients separately: pumpkin, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  • Pipe batter into donut pan, filling ¾ full.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes, remove from pan.
  • Mix cinnamon and sugar for coating.
  • Brush warm donuts with melted butter, roll in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients
  • Don't overmix batter
  • Best served fresh
  • Can substitute gluten-free 1:1 flour blend

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 2500IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg