Baked Pumpkin Dounts come from a healither donut recipe that is perfect for fall and the holiday season.
Everyone loves waking up to donuts and no other variety screams of fall more so than pumpkin donuts.
Baked and not fried, this pumpkin recipe lets you have a second donut without feeling any guilt!
聽Pumpkin Donuts
We are a family who loves our pumpkin recipes and also our donuts,
The beautiful thing about this baked donut recipe is that you can make it your own.
Add whatever spices sound good to you.
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cloves
- Pumpkin Spice
To this mixture we combine the usual baking suspects of flour, sugar, butter and a rising agent, baking powder.
This donut recipe comes out of the oven instead of the deep fryer, saving you fat calories that you can use up by sneaking in just one more donut, should you choose.
You won’t be judged.
After the pumpkin donuts come out of the oven, they are allowed to cool for a bit.
Then we remove them from their pan and give then a聽 quick dip in butter just before dredging the baked donuts in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
What could be better?
As you can see from the above photos, we made a couple of mini donuts as well and then coated them in white powdered sugar for a yummy alternative coating.
These just may be the best donuts that I’ve ever made and I’m happy to report that when served to our weekend guests, they all had the same reaction.
This autumn season, be sure and try this low-fat recipe for pumpkin donuts.
They are incredibly delicious.
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These Baked Pumkin Donuts are tailor-made to dunk in your beverage of choice, we strongly suggest a cup of hot java or a glass of cold milk.
Either does the trick quite nicely!
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Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 1.25 cup flour all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 pinch salt
For the Coating
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350掳 F and apply a coating of non-stick baking spray to a donut pan.
- Using a medium size mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the donuts and use a fork to mix thoroughly.
- Use a spoon to transfer batter to the donut baking pan, evenly distributing it between six donut forms. Place in oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean, after inserting it.
- Allow to cool about 15 minutes on cooling wrack. Meanwhile, prepare coating by melting butter in a bowl large enough to accommodate a donut. In separate bowl of same size, combine sugar and cinnamon for the coating process as well.
- Remove donuts from pan and dip in butter, allow to drip for a minute and then roll in sugar and cinnamon mixture. Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.
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Updated from the original post of October 5, 2017
Heather says
Super easy – Super delicious! The flavor is spot on. I doubled the recipe, however not the topping. They were a hit!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the great feedback, Heather, we are so happy you enjoyed these baked donuts!
Dawn Conklin says
Perfect for fall, I can’t wait for it! Our favorite time of year is fall and we love pumpkin things 馃檪 I have had the glazed store bought ones, but these sound and look so much better. We will definitely be making these!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Dawn. This is a fun fall recipe to make and a great time to get the kids in the kitchen as well!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I have never tried baked donuts, but your recipe seems truly mouth-watering! Can I use coconut milk for preparing them?
Dan from Platter Talk says
Hi, thanks for the great question. I think that coconut milk would only make these taste better!
2 Sisters Recipes says
Great recipe Dan- we love donuts and baked in the oven is the way to go! Love the sugar coating too! Thanks again!
Michelle says
These sound absolutely divine!! I need to try these SOON!
Justine says
THEy look so fab! I seriously need a donut pan!
Debi at Life Currents says
These pumpkin doughnuts looks like the perfect treat to start the weekend! I love all things pumpkin this time of year! And these are perfect! Yum!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Debi!
Aunt Bee says
I can’t believe I have never made donuts before. They are one of our favorite treats. These pumpkin donuts looks and sound PERFECT!!!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much Brandi, I hope you try these soon. You won’t believe how delicious they taste!
jennifer says
I am totally hooked on doughnuts and it doesn’t help that Mesa is full of doughnut shops. All fried and tasty! But when I make doughnuts at home it is a complete mess. I love baked doughnuts and these are no exception.
Madi says
I am so glad you guys enjoyed the donuts! I ate the entire batch I made by myself because they were so good! 馃檪
Sandra Shaffer says
I can just imagine how delicious these smell while baking! That sugar coating is perfect. I’ll be licking my fingers after each bite 馃檪
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
I want one for breakfast and two for dessert!!
Debra C. says
I like the way you think! Not deep fried = sneaking in an extra donut! 馃榾 That makes perfect sense to me because these look seriously amazing!
Candi says
These look simply amazing. I have a donut pan that needs to see the light of day! A must try for fall!
Julie says
These donuts look amazing. Donuts are like my kryptonite! I can’t resist them especially when they look as good as these do. I’ll be adding these babies to my favorite Sunday breakfast menu!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks Julie, we really enjoyed this treat!
Lori Vachon says
I’ll take your suggestion & take two with a hot cup of coffee! They look great!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much, Lori!
Michaela Kenkel says
Pumpkin donuts are one of my favorites!! I love the sugary coating!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
They are pretty tasty, Michaela! Thanks for the comments.
Angela says
What a wonderful recipe!!! I really love all the Fall inspired recipes {though around here, we’re experience way too warm days for Fall}… I love baked donuts and the flavor in these sounds just perfect!! Definitely making these with my boys soon! What a treat!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much, Angela. Your guys will love these!
Nicole says
Oh yum!! These donuts look and sound amazing, and seeing a video of them make makes me want them even more 馃檪
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Nicole!