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Baked Pumpkin Cake Donuts Recipe

4.8 from 132 reviews

These Baked Pumpkin Cake Donuts are a moist and flavorful treat perfect for fall or any time you crave a spiced, pumpkin-infused baked good. Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a tender cake-like texture, these donuts are baked to perfection in a donut pan for a healthier alternative to fried donuts.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your donut pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until well combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Make the batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
  5. Fill the donut pan: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake the donuts: Place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean and the donuts are set.
  7. Cool and remove: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove them from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can substitute pumpkin puree with sweet potato puree if desired.
  • For extra flavor, try adding a simple glaze or sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
  • Make sure not to overfill the donut pan to avoid uneven cooking and overflow.
  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best taste or canned 100% pumpkin puree if fresh isn’t available.

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