Pumpkin Donuts
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
Donut Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup canned pumpkin purée
- ½ cup buttermilk
Cinnamon Sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
For the Donut Batter:
- Preheat the oven to 350°, and spray a donut pan(s) with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil until well combined.½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons canola oil
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat with a whisk until just mixed. Next, add the pumpkin puree.2 large eggs, ½ cup canned pumpkin purée
- Pour in the dry ingredients and buttermilk, and fold everything together with a wooden spoon until just combined. It’s okay if there are still some small lumps.½ cup buttermilk
- Spoon 3 heaping tablespoons worth of batter into each donut cavity. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the donuts have risen and are golden brown.
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Use a pastry brush to lightly brush both sides of the donuts with melted butter, and press them into the cinnamon sugar, one side at a time. Place the donuts on a piece of parchment paper or plate until ready to serve.½ cup unsalted butter
- Serve at room temperature or warmed. See post for tips and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 donut. Actual calories will vary.
*Doubling or tripling this recipe has not been tested. Therefore, we can not guarantee the outcome of adjusting the ingredients.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Alicia Jeanne Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Donuts
Serving Size
1 donut
Amount per Serving
Calories
266
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
30
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
183
mg
8
%
Potassium
155
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
1884
IU
38
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
