Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze Recipe
Deliciously moist and tender baked pumpkin donuts, perfect for fall mornings or holiday treats. These donuts are made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a sweet maple glaze for an irresistible flavor combination that’s both comforting and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Donut Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a smooth batter.
- Fill the donut pan: Lightly grease a donut pan. Spoon the batter into each cavity, filling about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the donuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the donuts for 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the maple glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup. Add milk a little at a time until the glaze reaches a smooth, dippable consistency.
- Glaze the donuts: Dip the top of each cooled donut into the maple glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on the wire rack until the glaze sets, about 10 minutes.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree for convenience and consistent texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts light and fluffy.
- Ensure donuts are completely cool before glazing to prevent melting.
- These donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use non-dairy milk in the batter and glaze.
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