Description
Savor the essence of autumn with these fluffy, spiced pumpkin donuts. Perfectly golden and delightfully sweet, they are a cozy treat that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack. Easy to make, these donuts bring warmth to any gathering and create cherished memories around the breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Gather tools: mixing bowls, measuring cups, whisk, and a donut pan (if baking).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) for baking; if frying, heat oil in a deep pot.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- If using a donut pan, fill each mold halfway; if frying, spoon batter into hot oil in ring shapes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg