I love pumpkin spice everything! These Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts are my grandson’s favourite after-school snack.
Pumpkin cake donuts topped with a touch of cinnamon sugar. Since we can’t always eat pumpkin pie, this easy oven-baked donut recipe is a great alternative.
Tender baked donuts, made with real pumpkin, and warm spices, topped with cinnamon sugar. Great for a treat any time of day. Great for breakfast!
I am so happy when pumpkin season comes around. It is never too soon for a pumpkin spice latte in my opinion. If you love cinnamon rolls, you need to try these mini pumpkin spice rolls.
Do you have busy mornings in your house? Pumpkin overnight oats to the rescue. Make a huge batch on the weekend for an easy breakfast all week long.
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.
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 really hit the spot after a day at school. She also made the best cinnamon coffee cake ever!
I took that recipe and gave it a make over. This fall inspired pumpkin spice cake super delicious. We cannot decide which one we love the most, I really think it is a tie!
No Yeast Baked Pumpkin Donuts Ingredients
This pumpkin donut recipe 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)
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.
How To Bake Pumpkin Spice Donuts
OMG, this is the easiest donut recipe you will ever make. Just in time for fall baking. Full instructions are in the recipe card.
- 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 easy 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 willpower than I do LOL. There is nothing better than warm baked pumpkin donuts with cinnamon sugar.
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 easy homemade baked 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.
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.
Can you see how easy this fall pumpkin donut recipe is 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.
- 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 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.
Homemade pumpkin donuts are at the top of my fall foods list. Hope you give this easy baked donut recipe a try soon. Warm and cozy, fall-inspired flavours are so delicious.
You may also enjoy these fall-inspired baking recipes:
Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts
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 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ⅓ cups organic all-purpose flour (or regular all-purpose flour)
- 2 tablespoons 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 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.
Natalie
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 😉
Homemade & Yummy
I know…so much healthier than fried donuts. ENJOY!
Tammy
Your baked donuts look PERFECT! I’d love one in the morning with a cup of coffee…perfect start to a Fall day 😀
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…they certainly are great with a morning coffee.
Tracy
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!!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…the things us grandparents do….always so much fun.
Carmy
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.
Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids LOVE these donuts. Hope you give them a try.
Chef and Steward
I love that donut pan! It has so many possibilities! I wonder if this would be a recipe to get little one to appreciate glorious pumpkin?
Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids LOVE these donuts. Hope you can convince the little one they are delicious.
Traci
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!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…these are fun to make and fun to eat!!
Dan Zehr
I love it! I am going to try this out. Thank you for sharing this great recipe. YUM!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. These are super easy to make and delicious to eat.
Mirlene
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!!!!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much, hope you give this recipe a try. It is super easy.
Mahy Elamin
mmm looks so tasty! I definitely want to try these DONUTS! My whole family would go crazy for these! yessss! This is the perfect recipe for me. Looks VERY tasty!
Homemade & Yummy
Baked donuts are fun to make. A great treat any day of the week.
Shelley
Hi. Can I use veggie oil in place of the avacado oil please and thank you ✌️??
Homemade & Yummy
Sure you can use whatever oil you wish.
Sarah
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Baked donuts are so much better than fried.
Veena Azmanov
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Fried donuts are good, but baked is healthier…so we can enjoy them more often.
va
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.
Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids LOVE these.
Jacqueline Debono
Doughnuts made with autumn flavours sounds absolutely divine. I love the fact that these pumpkin spice doughnuts are baked instead of fried. So much healthier!
Homemade & Yummy
YES…that means you can enjoy them more often. These are super fun to make too.
Marisa Franca
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.
Homemade & Yummy
SOOOO easy…I know the grandkids would love them. Mine sure do.
Claudia Lamascolo
I love that these are baked and I am sure my family will love them. They must smell amazing baking such delicious fall flavors
Homemade & Yummy
Yes, baked donuts are so good. Much healthier than fried. That way we can enjoy them more often.