Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these baked pumpkin donuts topped with a sweet maple glaze. Perfectly fluffy and infused with warm spices, these delightful treats are ideal for breakfast or as a charming dessert. Easy to prepare, they will fill your home with inviting aromas and impress everyone who takes a bite. Enjoy a taste of fall that you’ll want to savor again and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus extra for glaze)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Spoon batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until donuts spring back when touched lightly.
- Cool slightly before glazing: mix powdered sugar with maple syrup to drizzle over warm donuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for later enjoyment.