Description
Soft, spiced pumpkin donuts perfect for fall. Whether baked or fried, they deliver cozy flavor with a golden finish and a hint of nostalgia.
Ingredients
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp pumpkin spice mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
Oil for frying or baking spray
Instructions
1. Whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder, and soda.
2. Mix pumpkin puree, eggs, buttermilk, and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until a thick batter forms.
4. Heat oil to 350°F and fry dough 2 minutes per side, or bake in greased molds at 375°F for 15 minutes.
5. Cool slightly, then coat in cinnamon sugar or drizzle with glaze.
6. Serve fresh and warm; store airtight up to 2 days.
Notes
Fried donuts yield a crisp crust and fluffy center.
For baked, use a nonstick donut pan and brush with butter before sugaring.
Try glaze options like vanilla bean, maple brown butter, or dark chocolate.
Add-ins like diced apples or spiced cream cheese filling make creative twists.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Donuts
- Method: Fried or Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pumpkin donuts, fall recipe, spiced donuts, baked donuts, fried donuts