Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Soft and delicious, full of autumn warmth.
Baked pumpkin donuts are a sweet treat filled with pumpkin flavor and warm spices. Their cake-like texture and rich pumpkin taste make them perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or as a fall snack, they bring a sense of happiness.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
Canned pumpkin puree (ensure it's 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix)
Vegetable oil (canola oil can be substituted)
Large eggs
Granulated sugar (for the donut mixture and topping)
Pumpkin pie spice (or homemade with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger)
Salt (Kosher salt is recommended)
Baking powder
Flour (King Arthur all-purpose flour is recommended)
Butter (salted or unsalted)
Ground cinnamon (for topping)
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (about 175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
In another bowl, stir together vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and add granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
Use a silicone pastry brush to lightly coat the donut pan with oil.
Fill the donut pan wells 3/4 full with batter using a spoon or piping bag.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack.
To make the topping: Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together. Dip each donut in the melted butter and then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
👉🏻✨TIPS
Use a non-stick donut pan and silicone brush for easy release.
A piping bag or corner-cut plastic bag can be used to quickly and cleanly fill the donut pan.
For extra flavor, add some ginger, cloves, or additional cinnamon.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
Baked pumpkin donuts are not only delicious but also bring a warm and cozy feeling, making them a wonderful fall dessert. Additionally, they are a healthier snack option packed with the nutrients of pumpkin.
✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:
Pumpkin is rich in cobalt, which aids in metabolism and has positive effects on diabetes and blood sugar reduction. It also contains vitamin C and amino acids, which contribute to skin health and cell repair. Furthermore, the carotenoids and lycopene in pumpkin have potential benefits in preventing certain cancers.
