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Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
Shared by Ben · with credit
Original recipe from bonsaimary.com · shared with credit by Ben
Worked out from this recipe's ingredients. If you're cooking for an allergy, always read the full ingredient list.
These tender, cake-like donuts deliver genuine fall comfort with their warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger layered into real pumpkin. The secret is baking rather than frying, so you get that bakery texture without the mess.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
- Pumpkin puree - 1 cup
- Granulated sugar - 3/4 cup
- Cinnamon - 2 tsp
- Brown sugar (enhances depth of flavor) - 1/4 cup
- Eggs - 2
- Vegetable oil - 1/4 cup
- Baking powder - 2 tsp
- Salt - 1/4 tsp
- Nutmeg - 1/4 tsp
- Ground ginger - 1/2 tsp
- Cloves (use sparingly) - 1/8 tsp
- Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
Instructions
Step-by-Step Mixing Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients first: Sift flour, baking powder, and spices together; Eliminate potential clumps for even distribution
- Mix wet ingredients separately: Whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, and oil until smooth; Add vanilla extract for enhanced flavor
- Blend wet and dry ingredients: Fold gently to prevent overmixing; Stop mixing when ingredients are just combined
Baking Tips for Perfect Texture
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full
- Set a timer immediately after placing donuts in the oven
- Check donuts at the 12-minute mark
- Use a toothpick to test for doneness
- Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
Chef's tips
- Let the donuts cool completely before glazing to ensure a smooth, even coating instead of a melted mess.
- Use room temperature ingredients for the batter to create a smoother, more consistent texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter—fold wet and dry ingredients together just until combined to keep the donuts tender.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
305calories
5gprotein
50gcarbs
9gfat
Estimates only — values vary with brands and portions.
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