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Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Pile of Freshly Baked Pumpkin Donuts

These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are soft, cakey, and full of warm pumpkin spice flavor. They’re easy to make and perfect for a fall breakfast or treat!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  9. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and place them back on the wire rack to let the glaze set.
  10. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped nuts or sprinkles on the glaze before it sets.