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Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

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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.

A pile of Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts ready to eat!

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 homemade puree. 

Pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, and other recipe ingredients.

Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts And More

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!

Pumpkin Spice donut batter getting mixed in a bowl.

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.

Pumpkin Spice donuts piped into a donut pan.

Baked Pumpkin 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.

Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts right out of the oven still in the donut pan.

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.

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.

Baked Pumpkin Donuts getting topped with cinnamon sugar.

For the cinnamon sugar just mix up some cinnamon and sugar in a bowl and use a spoon to sprinkle it on. It is best to do this while the donuts are still warm so the sugar sticks. I had some cinnamon sugar blend that someone gave me, so that is what I used in this recipe.

Close up of cinnamon sugar topped Baked Pumpkin Donuts.

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.

A pile of pumpkin donuts just baked and ready to eat.

Fall has some of the most delicious flavours of the year. From apple season to gingerbread heaven, 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!

Close up of a baked pumpkin donut with a bite out of it.

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a pile of Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts ready to eat!

Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Simple cake donuts, these Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts contain pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, topped with cinnamon sugar.
5 from 47 votes
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Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: pumpkin spice, fall flavours
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy

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)
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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!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 96.7% | Vitamin C: 1.6% | Calcium: 3.5% | Iron: 9.9%

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  1. 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…

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  2. 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!

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  7. 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!

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  9. 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!)

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  16. Lucky grandkids getting treated to pumpkin spice lattes and these amazing homemade pumpkin donuts! We are finally cooling off down here and enjoying all things pumpkin. These go just perfect with an afternoon coffee!

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  17. Such perfect timing to come across this recipe, as I just found my doughnut pan in the pantry the other day! Baked doughnuts are such a great alternative to fried, and I love that you made them with the hallmark flavors of fall. The texture of your doughnuts looks fantastic, too. I’m having some friends over next weekend and these will be just the perfect treat for guests of all ages.

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  19. I just wanted to let you know that I got the donut pan and made your baked pumpkin donuts. They were a huge success but I believe I’ve started a monster — I”ll have to be making them more often.

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  21. Baked means healthier, right? 😉
    I love your donut tray. I need one! I’d love to make a big batch of these—and my pumpkin spice-loving husband would be extra excited. They look so fluffy inside!

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  22. That’s one way to become the favorite grandma;P Between the PSL and the donuts. These seriously sound amazing. I never thought to bake donuts, This looks very doable. Definitely going to have to try this. Thanks for the step by step photos, these are very helpful.

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  23. I don’t know why I have been so intimidated to try making donuts from scratch. Your directions are so clear and make it look so easy. I’m a sucker for anything pumpkin so these are definitely crave worthy for me. Going to jump into the arena with this recipe.

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  24. I bet these teste just amazing. Love this time of year when everything is pumpkin spiced and sweet. Can’t wait to give this donuts a try. I always make baked version (less oil and so healthy). Love that you used avocado oil 😉

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  26. YES to baked donuts over fried! And I’d always want sleepovers too if it meant Starbucks treats! Ha. These scream fall- I can’t wait to make them!!

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  27. I have a little donut mould that is just waiting to be used! I love pumpkin spice so these donuts are calling my name. Great recipe Gloria! I can’t wait to eat it.

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  29. Yay! I have a donut pan and I usually have all of these ingredients on hand. Love the sound of pumpkin spiced donuts right about now. It’s early October, and I’m having ALL the cravings! Just pinned and adding this one to my donut recipe collection. Thanks!

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  31. One of my favorite reasons why I love fall is the pumpkin dishes. From pies to soups and donuts. This recipe is very easy to follow and will definitely give me a reason to use my donut pan. I honestly can’t wait to make this. Pinning now!!!!

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  33. I really need to buy a donut pan. I love the idea of making baked donuts- especially since I refuse to deep fry anything lol. And pumpkin spice is such a perfect flavor for fall!

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  34. These look so PERFECT. I love baked donuts but I make them very rarely. I often make the fried donuts because my kids love it. Cinnamon sugar is definitely the most favorite.

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  35. I really need to get myself a donut pan so I can make these for my kids! They look wonderful, and I’m sure we’ll all love them.

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  37. You make the whole process of donut making look so easy. I bet the grandchildren love the taste of them — I know I would. I know our grandsons would love for me to make them some. I know right where I can get a pan. It wouldn’t take long for me to whip up a batch. bTW — Happy Canadian Thanksgiving.

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  40. These are just so perfect for this time of the year. I can almost taste the pumpkin spice in these soft and cakey donuts. Love that you baked them – more reason to eat the second and third one.

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  41. I think I might be the only person on the planet who’s not into the whole “pumpkin everything” craze LOL! I’m just not a fan. However, I do love donuts…and if these appeared in front of me, I probably wouldn’t be able to say no 🙂 The donuts do look good, and I love the cinnamon sugar on top

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  42. I’m excited I have all the ingredients to make these and this is the perfect fall weekend to give them a try. My grandkids and my son will thank you!

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  43. Wow and more wow I love donuts but have never tried pumpkin donuts loving this idea so much perfect for Halloween and to serve as treats for the fall. I need to surprise my family baking some of this using your recipe yummy!

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  45. Put me in the Pumpkin Spicer Lovers Club too! I can’t get enough. These doughnuts look like such a fun way to get my pumpkin fix this season. Can’t wait to try them!

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  46. I’m slowly getting addicted to pumpkin spice latte too. And I’m not even a big coffee drinker lol. These donuts look perfect. Making donuts is so much fun, eh? When I bought the regular donut pans I knew I had to buy the mini ones too!

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  49. This is such a nice change from the typical pumpkin bread that we typically see this time of year and I agree that baked donuts are so much healthier than the fried versions (though, I’m betting that these would be dynamite in the fryer as well). I’m digging the amount of pumpkin i this recipe, too — so many recipes call for just a little bit of puree, then you’re stuck with half a can to use up! Great recipe!

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  51. I made some pumpkin donuts for the kids last week. I love pumpkin season. I’m a huge pumpkin kinda person. Love it in anything from soups and stews to cakes and donuts. This looks so good.

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  52. These look amazing! I love pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice so these are perfect for me! I haven’t seen those donut pans in the stores here in Norway, but now I definitely want one!

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  53. I’ve been enjoying pumpkin EVERYTHING these days and totally can’t believe thanksgiving is next week. I honestly don’t know where the year has gone. These would make for a lovely side kick this am with my coffee 😉

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