Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these soft, spiced pumpkin donuts. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack with coffee.
Equipment
- - Donut pan
- - Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- - Piping bag (optional)
Ingredients
- - 2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- - 1/4 tsp baking soda
- - 3/4 tsp salt
- - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- - 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- - 3/4 cup brown sugar
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- - 1 cup pumpkin puree
- - 1/2 cup milk
- For cinnamon sugar coating:
- - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- - 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, mix oil, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and milk until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or use a spoon to fill each donut cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon for coating. Brush each donut with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- For best results, don't overmix the batter.
- These donuts are best enjoyed the day they're made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- These donuts are best enjoyed the day they're made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.