Description
Homemade spiced pumpkin donuts blend classic autumn flavors into a delightful breakfast treat. Warm spices and rich pumpkin create a comforting morning experience you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups canned pumpkin
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cups + 2 tablespoons (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) melted butter
- butter (for greasing the pans)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and generously grease donut pans with non-stick spray.
- Mixing Wet Ingredients: Whisk vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking powder until smooth and uniform.
- Incorporating Dry Ingredients: Gently fold all-purpose flour into wet mixture using a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Batter Distribution: Fill donut pan cavities two-thirds full with batter, ensuring even placement and covering remaining batter with plastic wrap if using multiple batches.
- Baking Process: Bake in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, checking donuts are fully cooked by inserting a toothpick that comes out clean.
- Cooling and Releasing: Allow donuts to rest in pan for 5-10 minutes, then carefully loosen edges and transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Coating Preparation: Create cinnamon-sugar mixture in a shallow bowl or resealable bag for final donut transformation.
- Finishing Touch: Brush cooled donuts with melted butter, then roll or shake in cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely covered.
- Serving and Storage: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, preserving their delicate, spiced character.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold flour into wet ingredients to maintain a tender, soft donut texture and avoid dense, tough results.
- Batter Filling Technique: Fill donut pan cavities only two-thirds to three-quarters full to ensure proper rising and even baking.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let donuts rest in the pan for 5-10 minutes before removing to maintain structural integrity and prevent breaking.
- Storage Tip: Keep donuts in an airtight container at room temperature, consuming within three days for optimal freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg