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Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

October 3, 2018 *Updated* September 25, 2020 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 118 Comments

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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 oven baked 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. It is never too soon for a pumpkin spice latte in my opinion.

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. 

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RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these easy pumpkin donuts are at the bottom of this post.

I am NOT a fried donut fan, and I really never have been. When I was young, my mom made the most delicious homemade 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 puree and pumpkin spice, and other recipe ingredients.

No Yeast Donuts Include:

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)
Pumpkin 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.

Donut batter piped into a donut pan.

How To Bake Pumpkin Spice Donuts

OMG, this is the easiest donut recipe you will ever make.

  • Preheat the oven.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Combine the wet ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  • Place the batter into a piping bag (for easiest donut pan filling).
  • Pipe batter into pans.
  • Bake.
  • Remove from oven and top with cinnamon sugar.

If you don’t eat a fresh hot donut right out of the oven, well you have more will power than I do LOL.

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

Tips For Homemade Baked Donuts

  • (affiliate) 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.
  • (affiliate) 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.
  • 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.
  • (affiliate) Alternatively, you can use a cinnamon sugar blend (like in the photo). I love when I get food gifts from friends.
Baked donuts getting topped with cinnamon sugar.

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 (affiliate) pumpkin spice, or make your own. 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 (affiliate) apple pie seasoning or just using a pinch of cinnamon and cloves.

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.

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!! Perfect for the holidays.

Sausage and Apple Stuffed Squash is a great fall recipe. Stunning presentation not to mention totally delicious.

Chorizo Chili is comfort food in a bowl. Combined with tomatoes and squash, it is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day.

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

Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts are at the top of my fall foods list! Hope you give this easy donut recipe a try. Let me know how yours turn out!

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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. Easy and healthy donut recipe.
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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: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅓ cup whole milk (or your choice)
  • 1 ¼ cups cane sugar (or granulated)
  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice blend
  • ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 ⅓ cups organic all-purpose flour (or regular all-purpose flour)
  • 2 tablespoons 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 ¾ 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: 4835IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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Comments

  1. Andrea Metlika

    September 27, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    My family loves these so much. I love that they are baked and so easy to make.

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 27, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      My grandson is asking for more of these….maybe I should sell them LOL!!

  2. Jessica Formicola

    September 27, 2020 at 11:47 am

    We had these donuts for breakfast this morning and they were incredible! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 27, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      Nothing better than warm donuts out of the oven for breakfast!!

  3. Gina

    September 27, 2020 at 11:30 am

    These sound like a great reason to break out my donut pan that hasn’t gotten much use lately! Love how simple and easy the recipe is too, perfect treat for the season!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 27, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      Oh yes….get that donut pan out and put it to use. You will love these recipes.

  4. Emily Liao

    September 27, 2020 at 11:22 am

    Loved how soft and fluffy these were! And the perfect amount of pumpkin spice 🙂

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 27, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      They are super light and totally delicious. I love everything pumpkin.

  5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    September 27, 2020 at 11:13 am

    I love pumpkin spice everything too and I can see why these are your grandson’s favourite afterschool snack! They sound delicious.

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 27, 2020 at 5:20 pm

      Oh yes….pumpkin spice all the way. Hope you give these donuts a try. I know you will love them.

  6. April

    November 24, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    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…

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      November 25, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      My grandson LOVES these donuts. I need to make him more.

  7. Eileen Kelly

    October 22, 2018 at 12:26 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      October 22, 2018 at 8:46 am

      These are so good…my grandson’s favourite by far.

  8. Emily Leary

    October 15, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      October 16, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      These donuts are super easy to make. Hope you give this recipe a try.

  9. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

    October 15, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      October 15, 2018 at 4:32 pm

      These are super easy to make and totally delicious to eat too.

  10. Aditi Bahl

    October 15, 2018 at 3:32 am

    The donuts look just perfect. Baked and not fried make them even more wanted. Can’t wait to try these soon.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      October 15, 2018 at 8:03 am

      Baked donuts are so good.

  11. Holly

    October 14, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    I love this these fall inspired donuts! I’m a huge fan of everything pumpkin spice so these are calling to me for sure!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      October 15, 2018 at 8:05 am

      My grandkids LOVE these after school.

  12. Kitty

    October 14, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      October 15, 2018 at 8:06 am

      Yup…always have it in the house…it does work great in many recipes.

  13. Sri Mallya

    October 14, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    These look so delicious with lovely combo. Your pics are beautiful. I can’t wait to try these donuts for my lil one 🙂

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      October 15, 2018 at 8:06 am

      Thanks so much. These are easy to make and totally delicious to eat.

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