Imagine biting into a warm, pillowy donut that captures the essence of fall in every single delectable bite. These Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Cake Donuts are not just a recipe—they're a magical autumn experience that will transform your kitchen into a cozy bakery and make your taste buds dance with delight! Packed with rich pumpkin flavor, warm spices, and a crisp cinnamon-sugar coating, these homemade donuts are about to become your new seasonal obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray or butter to ensure easy removal of donuts.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Ensure no lumps remain in the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. This helps to remove any clumps and evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. This will help you fill the donut pan more precisely.
- Pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth the tops if needed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then carefully remove them from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a shallow dish, mix the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating.
- Once donuts are completely cool, gently roll each donut in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Tips
- Use fresh spices: Ensure your cinnamon and nutmeg are recently purchased for maximum flavor intensity.
- Don't overmix: Gently fold dry and wet ingredients to keep the donut texture light and tender.
- Piping trick: Using a piping bag or zip-top bag makes filling donut pans much cleaner and more precise.
- Check doneness early: Ovens vary, so start checking at 15 minutes to prevent dry donuts.
- Cool completely before coating: This ensures the cinnamon-sugar mixture sticks perfectly and doesn't get soggy.
- Storage hack: If not serving immediately, store in a single layer to maintain their crisp coating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 190kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 35mg
