Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Icing
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Icing that will elevate your autumn treats to a new level. With their moist texture and cozy pumpkin-spice aroma, these donuts are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, they offer a healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts without compromising on taste. The rich brown sugar icing adds a sweet finish that makes every bite irresistible. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or store them for later, these donuts are sure to become a beloved favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon store-bought or homemade pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or canola oil or melted coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (227g) fresh or canned pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar (for icing)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (for icing)
- 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter (for icing)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for icing)
- 1 and 1/2 cups (175g) sifted confectioners’ sugar (for icing)
- pinch of salt (for icing)
- Optional: toppings such as chopped nuts or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly spray a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, mix vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently to form a batter.
- Fill donut cavities halfway and bake for 10-11 minutes until lightly browned.
- Cool donuts before icing: melt brown sugar with milk and butter in a saucepan; whisk in vanilla and confectioners’ sugar.
- Dip cooled donuts into the icing and let set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (55g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg