Description
Delight in these soft and fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donuts, perfect for a cozy fall treat. Made with the warm flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon, these baked donuts are lightly sweetened and coated with a classic cinnamon sugar mixture for the perfect balance of spice and sweetness.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to ensure they are evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter evenly into the donut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly: Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly but remain warm.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Coat Donuts: Brush each warm donut with melted butter, then dip and roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve: Enjoy your pumpkin donuts warm or at room temperature for a cozy fall treat.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk plus 1 tsp vinegar and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.
- Reheat donuts briefly in the microwave for a warm treat before coating with cinnamon sugar.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or drizzle a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
