Description
Indulge in the perfect fall treat with our delicious pumpkin donuts recipe. Learn how to make fluffy and flavorful donuts at home today!
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups (235g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp (8 ml) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp (1 ml) ground cloves
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light-brown sugar, broken up with fingertips
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (340g) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Create a hole in the center of the dry mix and set it aside.
- In another large bowl, mix the brown sugar, 1/2 cup of white sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the pumpkin blend, gently mixing with a silicone spatula until the mixture is uniform and flour streaks disappear (a few lumps are acceptable).
- Coat donut baking pans – totaling 18 wells (three pans with 6 wells each). Fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full with the batter using a spoon or piping bag (approximately 1/4 cup per well).
- Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 13 to 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the donuts cool slightly.
- While they cool, mix 1/3 cup of sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a container. Place a warm donut into the container, cover, and shake to coat it with the sugar mix. If the sugar doesn’t stick well, lightly spray the donuts with non-stick spray for better adherence.
- Transfer the donuts to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the finished pumpkin donuts in a sealed container.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, increase the amounts of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in the batter.
- Mix the donut batter thoroughly without overmixing to preserve a light and fluffy texture.
- Adjust the sweetness of the cinnamon coating by adding more or less sugar to suit personal taste preferences.
