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Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts

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These Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts are a cozy fall favorite with warm pumpkin spice flavor, a soft and fluffy texture, and a golden cinnamon sugar coating. Baked instead of fried, they’re quick, simple, and perfect for seasonal breakfasts or treats—ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined—don’t overmix.
  5. Pipe the batter into the donut pan using a piping or Ziploc bag.
  6. Bake for 15–16 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, brush with melted butter and dip in cinnamon sugar mixture.

Notes

  • Add mini chocolate chips or drizzle with maple glaze for variation.
  • Substitute dairy-free milk and butter to make them dairy-free.
  • Use maple syrup in place of some sugar for a richer flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temp (2 days) or fridge (5 days).
  • Freeze without topping and coat after reheating.

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