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Stack of cinnamon sugar baked pumpkin donuts on a rustic plate, two with bites taken, showing moist, golden-orange interior.

Baked Pumpkin Donuts – 5 Sweet Reasons They’re a Fall Obsession


  • Author: recipesloop.com
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 donuts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, spiced, and coated in cinnamon sugar—these baked pumpkin donuts are a cozy fall favorite made without frying.


Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground ginger

  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp ground cloves or allspice

Wet Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar

  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar

  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • 2 cups (425 g or one 15 oz can) pumpkin puree

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 6 tbsp (85 g) melted unsalted butter


Instructions

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter.

  4. Add eggs to sugar mixture and whisk until smooth. Stir in pumpkin puree.

  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until no flour pockets remain. Do not overmix.

  6. Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.

  7. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  8. Let donuts cool in the pan for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

  9. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Brush warm donuts with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar.

  10. Serve warm or let cool completely before storing.

Notes

Notes:

 

  • Store cooled donuts in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.

  • For freezing, skip the coating. Thaw, then rewarm and coat before serving.

  • Mini muffin tins can be used; adjust bake time to 10–12 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: baked pumpkin donuts, fall donuts, pumpkin spice donuts