FROSTED PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS

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Our three children grew pumpkins to sell. During harvest, it was time to make these scrumptious doughnuts. The orange frosting is super. -Connie Simon, Reed City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup evaporated milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in pumpkin and lemon juice. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to pumpkin mixture alternately with milk. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Roll to 3/8-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine frosting ingredients; dip tops of warm doughnuts into frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

M7broXD
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Rajbanshi Zeevan
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These are the best pumpkin doughnuts I've ever had!


Pushpanjali gupta
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I can't wait to make these doughnuts again!


Zubair Khanzada
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These doughnuts are perfect for a fall party or a weekend brunch.


Zaahin Ziyaad
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin doughnuts.


Raees Ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the doughnuts turned out perfectly.


Natukudha Gloria
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these doughnuts were to make.


Abubakar Ali
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These doughnuts are a must-try for pumpkin lovers!


Gulam Hussain
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I'll definitely be making these doughnuts again.


RK Mulligan
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The frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Fatima Nayab
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Moist and flavorful.


Sookie Chan
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My new favorite fall treat!


Gons baksh
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Amazing!


Feyisa Beriso
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These doughnuts were easy to make and turned out perfect! I'll definitely be making them again.


Milan Stuurman
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these doughnuts were delicious! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Sharon Guiles
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I made these doughnuts for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best doughnuts they've ever had.


adv nafesa
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These pumpkin doughnuts were a hit at my fall party! They were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.