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Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Baked Pumpkin Donuts: Soft, Spiced Autumn Delights

Enjoy guilt-free Baked Pumpkin Donuts that capture the essence of fall with rich flavors and a delightful cinnamon sugar coating.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned pumpkin works well for convenience
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it is fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice can replace with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 dash nutmeg omit if needed
  • ½ cup milk substitute with almond milk for dairy-free
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • ½ cup granulated sugar can use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter use nondairy butter for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet, folding gently until just mixed.
  5. Fill each donut mold about ⅔ full with batter using a piping bag.
  6. Bake for 15-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Melt butter and mix sugar with cinnamon in separate bowls.
  9. Brush or dip each donut in melted butter then coat in cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.

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