Pumpkin Donuts
Soft, spiced baked treats that capture the essence of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pipe or spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
Serving
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or glaze before serving.
Notes
Mix batter until just combined to keep donuts tender. Fill each cavity about 2/3 full to avoid overflow. Let donuts cool slightly before removing to keep their shape.