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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze
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Cozy and comforting Baked Pumpkin Donuts with a sweet maple glaze, packed with warm fall spices and rich pumpkin flavor. These moist and tender baked donuts are a healthier alternative to fried donuts, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar)

Maple Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your donut pan or use non-stick spray to ensure your donuts come out easily after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. This combines all the components that give your donuts their characteristic flavor and rise.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil or melted butter, and buttermilk until smooth and well blended. The pumpkin brings moisture, while the eggs and fats create richness and tender crumb.
  4. Bring it All Together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold using a spatula until just combined—be careful not to overmix to keep your donuts fluffy.
  5. Fill the Donut Pan: Fill each cavity of the donut pan about 3/4 full with the batter using a spoon or piping bag for clean edges. This helps ensure even baking and perfect donut shape.
  6. Bake the Donuts: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the donuts spring back lightly when touched.
  7. Prepare the Maple Glaze: While the donuts cool, whisk together powdered sugar and pure maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and slightly thickened to create that shiny, sweet glaze.
  8. Glaze and Serve: Dunk the tops of the cooled donuts into the maple glaze or drizzle it over them with a spoon. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling it to avoid dense donuts.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep donuts light and tender.
  • Let donuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • Use fresh spices for best flavor intensity.
  • Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar for thicker glaze or more maple syrup for a thinner glaze.

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Keywords: pumpkin donuts, baked donuts, maple glaze, fall desserts, pumpkin spice, gluten free donuts

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