Description
These Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze are a delightful fall treat that perfectly blends the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice with a sweet maple glaze. Soft, moist, and full of seasonal goodness, these donuts are sure to become a favorite for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Maple Glaze:
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a donut pan with nonstick spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in pumpkin and vanilla. Gradually add in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake the Donuts: Scoop the batter into the donut pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly browned.
- Make the Maple Glaze: Reduce maple syrup in a saucepan, then whisk in butter, vanilla, salt, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Glaze the Donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and allow it to set.
- Serve: Enjoy the donuts warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and butter.
- Ensure the donuts are completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting too quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Baked Pumpkin Donuts, Maple Glaze, Fall Dessert, Baked Donuts Recipe