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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze
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Cozy up with these irresistible Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze, perfectly moist and delightfully spiced. Featuring the rich flavors of pumpkin and warming autumn spices, these baked donuts offer a healthier twist on a classic indulgence, topped with a sweet maple glaze. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, they’re easy to make, baked not fried, and quickly become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 2 cups
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon
  • Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
  • Nutmeg – ½ teaspoon
  • Cloves – ¼ teaspoon

Wet Ingredients

  • Pumpkin puree – 1 cup
  • Granulated sugar – ¾ cup
  • Brown sugar – ¼ cup, packed
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Butter (melted) or oil – ¼ cup
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

Maple Glaze

  • Powdered sugar – 1 cup
  • Maple syrup – 3 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a donut pan with butter or non-stick spray to ensure donuts release easily after baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for even spice distribution and proper leavening.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with granulated and brown sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate air for fluffier donuts.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender and light.
  5. Fill the Donut Pan: Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full to ensure even baking and perfect shape.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Bake donuts for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Watch closely near the end to prevent overbaking.
  7. Prepare the Maple Glaze: While donuts cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar or maple syrup for a dip-ready glaze.
  8. Glaze and Enjoy: Dip the tops of cooled donuts into the maple glaze or drizzle with a spoon. Allow glaze to set briefly before serving for a sticky, sweet finish.

Notes

  • Measure flour carefully using a kitchen scale or spoon-and-level method for tender donuts.
  • Do not overmix batter to avoid dense, tough donuts.
  • Grease the donut pan well to prevent sticking.
  • Cool donuts completely before glazing to ensure the glaze adheres properly.
  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best flavor and texture.

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