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Pumpkin Spice Frosted Donuts

Soft, spiced pumpkin donuts coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet pumpkin glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall Baking
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donut Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp pumpkin spice blend
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
Coating & Frosting
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk for glaze consistency
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin puree optional, for frosting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Donut pan
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, beat pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to wet, alternating with milk, mix until combined.
  5. Spoon batter into donut pan, filling 3/4 full.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until donuts spring back.
  7. Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  8. Mix cinnamon and sugar, coat warm donuts.
  9. Whisk glaze ingredients, drizzle or dip donuts.

Notes

These donuts are best enjoyed warm but can also be stored or frozen for later.