I absolutely LOVE pumpkin spice EVERYTHING! These Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts just happen to be my grandson’s favourite after-school snack.
Pumpkin cake donuts topped with a touch of cinnamon sugar. Since we can’t eat pumpkin pie all the time, this easy pumpkin donut recipe is a great alternative.
I am so happy when pumpkin season comes around. This year I had my first pumpkin spice latte in September, the first day Starbucks had them available. My grandkids were thrilled when I treated them to an iced pumpkin latte (minus the espresso). No wonder they want to have sleep-overs all the time!
It may sound weird, but I have pumpkin puree in the house ALL year long. Pumpkin soup, chili, and risotto happen year round in our house. I have it in cans, but by all means, put those Halloween pumpkins to good use and make a homemade puree.
I am NOT a fried donut fan, and I really never have been. When I was young, my mom made the most delicious cake donuts. I can still remember them so well.
Just a plain batter was used, but it was the cinnamon sugar coating that was the star of the show. Simple flavours that really hit the spot after a day at school. She also made the best cinnamon coffee cake ever!
Baked donut recipes are much healthier too. Over the years I have come up with a few. Chocolate Chili Mocha Donuts (which happen to be gluten-free) are perfect with your afternoon coffee.
If you really want to give the kids a treat in the morning, Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Donuts are not only delicious but contain lots of nutritious ingredients too.
BAKED PUMPKIN SPICE DONUTS INGREDIENTS
This recipe for baked pumpkin donuts is just as simple as my mom’s cake donuts, but with a couple more ingredients.
- pumpkin puree
- pumpkin spice
- avocado oil
- eggs
- milk
- baking powder
- baking soda
- flour
- cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Mix up the batter, pipe into a donut pan, bake, top with cinnamon sugar and ENJOY! Your house will smell amazing. I love the aroma of pumpkin baking.
TIPS FOR BAKING DONUTS
*Donut pans are so much fun. I have 2, which allows me to make 12 donuts at a time. My grandkids loved these pumpkin spice donuts so much, they did not last long. Guess it’s time to make more. I might need to pick up a couple more pans at this rate.
If you don’t have a *piping bag and a *large round tip, you can fill your donut pans using a spoon. I have done it both ways and totally recommend the piping bag option. Also, I prefer disposable piping bags too. Less clean up.
WHAT IS PUMPKIN SPICE?
Pumpkin seasoning is simply a blend of warm spices consisting of:
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- cloves
- allspice
- ginger
You can use store-bought *pumpkin spice, or make your own.
I love this homemade pumpkin spice blend, and always have a jar of it in my cupboard. This way you can tweak it to your liking. A little more cinnamon, a little less ground cloves or however your tastes buds like it.
A great pumpkin spice alternative is *apple pie seasoning or just using a pinch of cinnamon and cloves.
To make the cinnamon sugar, just mix up some cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Do you remember doing this as a kid? I sure do. It is the perfect topping for toast, on top of the butter!
It is best to sprinkle this on while the donuts are still warm so it adheres.
Alternatively, you can use a *cinnamon sugar blend (like in the photo). I love when I get food gifts from friends.
Can you see how easy these pumpkin donuts are to make? Perfect for snacks and also as a brunch item on the weekend. I NEVER get tired of the pumpkin spice flavour.
In fact, I have even put together a great collection of easy pumpkin recipes. Check out this 30+ Pumpkin Dishes Recipe Roundup post. You will want to enjoy pumpkin all year too.
Fall has some of the most delicious flavours of the year. From apple season to gingerbread heaven, there are so many delicious foods to make and eat.
Have you tried my Festive Crunchy Granola recipe? What a great food gift!!
Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts are at the top of my list! Hope you give this easy donut recipe a try. Let me know how yours turn out!
What is YOUR favourite way to enjoy pumpkin spice?
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Looking for more pumpkin spice inspiration? Here you go:
- Pumpkin Spice Cake Martini
- Pumpkin Spice Weight Watcher Muffins
- Pumpkin Spice Latte Macarons
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
- Pumpkin Spiced Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk (or your choice)
- 1 1/4 cups cane sugar (or granulated)
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 1/3 cups organic all-purpose flour (or regular all-purpose flour)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar blend (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F, and prepare donut pans with non-stick spray.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and pumpkin spice into a small bowl, and set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the sugar and oil. Mix well.
- Add the milk to this mixture and combine well.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the pumpkin puree, and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Be sure not to over mix.
- Place the batter into a large piping bag with a large round nozzle attached to the end. Alternatively, you can use a spoon to fill the donut pan cavities with.
- Fill the cavities about 3/4 full.
- Place in oven and bake for about 15 minutes. Test with a cake tester or toothpick to check for doneness.
- Remove from oven, and top with cinnamon sugar (while donuts are warm).
- Remove from donuts from pans onto a wire rack to cool.
- ENJOY!
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April
These baked pumpkin spice donuts are absolutely amazing! I mean I get excited every time when there is pumpkin spice in the engredients. But the pumpkin spice + donuts combo is just a winner for me! Not to mention all the kids’ joy…
Homemade & Yummy
My grandson LOVES these donuts. I need to make him more.
Eileen Kelly
I love baked donuts. I don’t think I could eat a fried donut again! I love pumpkin donuts. your recipe has the perfect amount of pumpkin and looks so delicious! I also keep pumpkin in the kitchen year round because I can’t get enough, I love the simple cinnamon sugar topping too!
Homemade & Yummy
These are so good…my grandson’s favourite by far.
Emily Leary
I love donuts but haven’t had them for ages. I will definitely give these a go as I have a whole load of leftover pumpkin in the freezer!
Homemade & Yummy
These donuts are super easy to make. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Yum!!! I need these donuts in my life! I love everything pumpkin spice so this recipe is right up my alley. I need to order some of those donut baking pans asap!
Homemade & Yummy
These are super easy to make and totally delicious to eat too.
Aditi Bahl
The donuts look just perfect. Baked and not fried make them even more wanted. Can’t wait to try these soon.
Homemade & Yummy
Baked donuts are so good.
Holly
I love this these fall inspired donuts! I’m a huge fan of everything pumpkin spice so these are calling to me for sure!
Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids LOVE these after school.
Kitty
I completely understand having canned pumpkin in the house year round! Not only is it great in fall sweets, but it makes the best beans! Adds that touch of sweetness. But not sure it will make it into something savory now I have this recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
Yup…always have it in the house…it does work great in many recipes.
Sri Mallya
These look so delicious with lovely combo. Your pics are beautiful. I can’t wait to try these donuts for my lil one 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. These are easy to make and totally delicious to eat.
Anne Murphy
Sigh – I keep talking myself into – and out of – getting a donut pan… They look so fun, but space it a problem,. But… Then I get all these wonderful recipes trying to tip the balance! The pumpkin sounds delicious. (I always make sure I have extra to last me through the year, too!)
Homemade & Yummy
Well at least donut pans do not take up a lot of room…and you really need 2!! Hope you give this a try.
Andrea
You had me at donuts! Love all the pumpkin and spices you added, such a lovely fall breakfast treat!
Homemade & Yummy
Perfect with your morning, afternoon and evening coffee.
Leslie Haasch
Bring on all the pumpkin recipes! Can’t say I’ve tried pumpkin donuts yet this year – gotta check that off my list!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I hope you give this recipe a try…so easy and so delicious. Pumpkin is the best!!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
Just looking at these, I know I need to get a donut pan!
Homemade & Yummy
YES you do…at least 2!!
Aleta
Yummy! These donuts look absolutely delicious with all the pumpkin and cinnamon goodies! I can’t wait to give them a try, thanks for sharing!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…these are fun to make and fun to eat. You can never have too many pumpkin recipes.