Dessert

Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

ByJulian Dempsey October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Introduction

These baked pumpkin donuts offer a moist and flavorful treat that captures the essence of fall. Lightly spiced with pumpkin pie spice and coated in cinnamon sugar, they’re perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.

The image shows several round doughnuts with a well-defined hole in the center, each covered evenly in a layer of coarse sugar crystals mixed with cinnamon, giving a rough, textured look in light brown and white tones; the doughnuts have a golden-brown color showing through the sugar-coating, and they are arranged closely on a white marbled surface, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a donut pan with nonstick spray.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder, and vanilla until fully combined.
Step 3: Stir in the flour and mix until the batter is smooth.
Step 4: Fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full with batter.
Step 5: Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until the donuts are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 6: Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove the donuts.
Step 7: Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a large plastic bag. Place each donut in the bag one at a time, shake lightly to coat with the cinnamon sugar, then remove and let cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves to the batter along with the pumpkin pie spice.
Use canned pumpkin puree to save time, but make sure it’s plain pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling.
Try glazing the donuts with a simple vanilla glaze instead of cinnamon sugar for a different finish.

Storage

Store the baked pumpkin donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To refresh, warm them in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. For longer storage, freeze the donuts in a sealed container for up to 1 month and thaw before serving.

How to Serve

Multiple small round donuts with a hole in the middle are arranged closely on a wooden board. Each donut has a light brown color with a slightly rough texture and is coated evenly with fine white sugar that gives a sparkling effect. The donuts are placed randomly, some slightly overlapping, showing their soft and fluffy surface underneath the sugar. The wooden board underneath has a natural grain pattern with a warm tone, featuring a few scattered sugar crystals. The image is focused on the front few donuts, while the others gently blur toward the back. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these donuts vegan?

To make these donuts vegan, substitute the eggs with flax eggs or a commercial egg replacer, and use a plant-based oil. Keep in mind the texture may vary slightly.