Pumpkin Season is here and it is my favorite time of the year. These pumpkin spice donuts are a must-make during the fall. If you love all things pumpkin, you are going to love this easy homemade baked pumpkin donut recipe.
Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
Fall is here, and that means it is time for everything pumpkin. These easy homemade baked pumpkin donuts are a family favorite, and they are so easy to make. These homemade pumpkin donuts take about 30 minutes to make, including the bake time so they are perfect for when you want a sweet easy to make pumpkin treat.
Pumpkin donuts are the perfect fall treat, ok really they are the perfect treat for anytime. They make a great breakfast, brunch or snack to enjoy.
Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
- Pumpkin Banana Bread
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Pumpkin Gingersnap
- Pecan Maple Streusel Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Brownies
Variations for this recipe
Use Pumpkin Spice instead of Cinnamon in the batter. If you’d like, you can use pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon. This will add cloves, nutmeg, and sometimes ginger (depending on the brand of spice), or you can make a homemade pumpkin spice blend to use.
Make pumpkin donut holes. If you do not have a donut tin then you can use a muffin pan and make dout holes. Pour the batter evenly into a muffin tin that has 12 spots and then bake for 16-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Roll in powdered Sugar. Make powerdered sugar baked donuts by rolling each donut in powdered sugar instead of the cinnamon sugar coating.
Tips for Making this Recipe
Don’t skip the cool time in the donut pan. If you try to remove the donuts right away then they might split down the middle. When you are ready to transfer them to the cooling rack, I find it easiest to place the cooling rack on top of the donut pan and then flip the pans over. You can also use a spoon to pry each donut free.
Don’t skip brushing the donuts with melted butter. Brushing the donuts with butter really helps the cinnamon sugar stick to the donut, giving you a nice even coating.
Use a donut pan. If you dont have a donut pan you can make your own using tin foil and a muffin tin. Simply cut the foil into a 4×4 square and bend gently around your middle finger. Remove your finger and press the shape you are left with into the muffin pan.
How to store Baked Pumpkin Donuts
You can store these donuts in an airtight container for up to 5 days on the counter. Reheat your donuts in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
How long will the baked donuts last?
When stored at room temperature these cake donuts will last up to 2 days, If you are storing these baked donuts in the fridge they will last up to one week.
Can I Freeze Baked Pumpkin Donuts?
Yes. After baking the donuts and letting them cool you can place them on a baking sheet and place in the freeze to freeze until they are frozen. Then place the donuts into a zip-close bag and store them in the freezer. These baked cake donuts will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.
How to defrost frozen cake donuts.
To thaw frozen donuts, place them in the refrigerator overnight, then warm them slightly in the microwave before serving. Dip them in frosting and add your desired toppings once they’re fully defrosted.
Baked Pumpkin Donuts Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, melted. To melt the butter place it in a microwave safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
- 1 cup white granulated sugar, divided
- ½ cup light brown sugar. You can use homemade brown sugar or store bought brown sugar.
- 2 cups pumpkin puree. You can use homemade pumpkin puree or store bought puree.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
How to Make Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together your melted butter, brown sugar, and ½ cup of granulated sugar until just combined.
Add the eggs and whisk again. Once the eggs have been thoroughly beaten and the mixture is homogeneous, whisk in the pumpkin puree.
Gently whisk in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ½ tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Once the dry ingredients and wet ingredients are combined, spoon the donut batter into a donut tin, filling each mold up most of the way.
Bake your donuts for 15 minutes and then let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. While they cool, whisk together the remaining cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl.
Transfer your donuts to a wire cooling rack and brush them with melted butter. Dip each donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Easy Donut Recipes
Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- 1 cup white granulated sugar divided
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together your melted butter, brown sugar, and ½ cup of granulated sugar until just combined.
- Add the eggs and whisk again. Once the eggs have been thoroughly beaten and the mixture is homogeneous, whisk in the pumpkin puree.
- Gently whisk in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ½ tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Once the dry ingredients and wet ingredients are combined, spoon the donut batter into a donut tin, filling each mold up most of the way.
- Bake your donuts for 15 minutes and then let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. While they cool, whisk together the remaining cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl.
- Transfer your donuts to a wire cooling rack and brush them with melted butter. Dip each donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
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