Description
These Baked Pumpkin Donuts bring a delightful touch of fall with their irresistible pumpkin flavor and sweet cinnamon coating. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this simple recipe requires minimal prep and delivers warm, homemade goodness that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box spice cake mix
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, melted butter, and egg, stirring until smooth.
- Add the spice cake mix to the mixture and stir until just combined; the batter will be thick.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a zip-top bag and pipe it into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake the donuts for 8–12 minutes, depending on the size of your pan. For 3-inch donuts, bake for around 9 minutes, or until they spring back when gently pressed.
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Dip each donut in melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they are fully coated.
Notes
These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
You can experiment with different toppings such as icing or chopped nuts for added flavor.
Adjust the baking time based on the size of your donuts to ensure they bake evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg