Best 2 Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipes

Baked pumpkin donuts are a delightful treat that combines the warm, autumnal flavors of pumpkin with the comforting taste of donuts. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, brunch, or snack, these oven-baked donuts are a healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts, yet they are equally delicious. With their moist, tender texture and lightly spiced pumpkin flavor, they are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you feeling satisfied without the guilt. Whether you enjoy them plain, glazed, or topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, these baked pumpkin donuts are sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED PUMPKIN BUTTERMILK DONUTS

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Make and share this Baked Pumpkin Buttermilk Donuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy at Food.com

Categories Breads

Time 22m

Yield 6 donuts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup pumpkin
1/4 cup buttermilk, plus
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400°F Lightly grease or spray a non-stick 6 count doughnut pan. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, egg, pumpkin, buttermilk and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined. Fill the pan three-quarters full in each well. Lightly sprinkle the tops with brown sugar. Bake for 11-12 minutes, until golden and an inserted toothpick comes out dry. Let cool for 5 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.
Recipe can easily be doubled. I baked for 12 minutes, but, depending on your stove temp, these might be better cooked for 10 minutes.

BAKED PUMPKIN DONUTS

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Make and share this Baked Pumpkin Donuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by laurengn06

Categories Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 donuts

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3 -4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

FOR DOUGHNUTS: In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda. Add pumpkin, eggs, milk, and shortening, butter, or margarine; beat with an electric mixer on low speed till mixed.
Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip with a 1/2 inch opening. Pipe onto 2 greased baking sheets in 3-inch circles. Bake in a preheated 375* oven for 10 minutes, or till golden brown. Cool doughnuts on a rack over waxed paper.
FOR ICING: In a small mixing bowl stir together powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough milk to make a smooth icing of glazing consistency. Spoon icing over doughnuts.

Tips:

Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense donuts.
Use fresh pumpkin puree. Fresh pumpkin puree will give your donuts the best flavor and texture.
Don't skimp on the spices. The spices are what give pumpkin donuts their signature flavor.
Let the donuts cool completely before glazing them. This will help the glaze to set properly.
Sprinkle the donuts with cinnamon sugar while they are still warm. This will give them a delicious, crunchy coating.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin donuts are a delicious and festive fall treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect pumpkin donuts at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!