Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze Recipe
Delight in these warm, moist Baked Pumpkin Donuts topped with a sweet and smooth maple glaze. Perfect for fall mornings or cozy afternoons, these donuts combine the rich flavor of pumpkin and aromatic pumpkin pie spice, baked to perfection in a donut pan for a healthier alternative to fried treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with nonstick spray to ensure easy removal of the donuts once baked.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This step ensures your leavening agents and spices are evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until the mixture becomes smooth and well-blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Fill and Bake: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Maple Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the Donuts: Once the donuts are completely cooled, dip the tops into the maple glaze. Set the glazed donuts on a wire rack to let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Using canned pumpkin puree ensures consistent moisture and flavor; avoid pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugars and spices.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep your donuts light and fluffy.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, a spoon works perfectly to fill the donut cavities.
- You can adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more or less milk as needed.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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