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Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
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These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are a delicious and easy treat that combines the warm spices of cake mix with the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree. Perfectly moist and topped with a simple vanilla glaze, they make a perfect fall breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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Donuts

  • 1 15.25 ounce package Spice Cake Mix
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure an even baking temperature when the donuts go in.
  2. Mix batter: In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix and pumpkin puree. Beat them together until the batter is completely smooth and well incorporated.
  3. Fill the donut pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag for easy and precise filling. Pipe the batter evenly into a donut pan, filling each mold adequately without overflowing.
  4. Bake the donuts: Place the pan in the oven for 10-15 minutes. The donuts are done when they spring back lightly to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Cool the donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then remove them from the pan and cool completely on the rack.
  6. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  7. Glaze the donuts: Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze. Return them to the wire rack to allow the glaze to set. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles before the glaze hardens.

Notes

  • Donuts can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • If using a non-stick donut pan, greasing is typically unnecessary; otherwise grease the pan lightly to prevent sticking.
  • For easy filling, a piping bag is recommended, but a zip-top plastic bag with a corner cut off can work in a pinch.
  • Do not substitute pumpkin pie filling for pumpkin puree as it contains added sugars and spices, which will affect the flavor and texture.

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