Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan or use a non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts soft.
Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Brush each donut with melted butter and coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
Use a Piping Bag – This makes filling the donut molds cleaner and easier.
Don’t Overmix – Overmixing can make the donuts dense instead of light and fluffy.
Cool Before Coating – Let the donuts cool slightly before brushing with butter so they hold their shape.
Adjust the Spice Level – Add more cinnamon or nutmeg if you want a stronger spice flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Donut
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg