These Baked Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts offer a delightful twist on a classic treat. Perfect for autumn or whenever you crave the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin spice, these doughnuts are baked to perfection and coated with a delectable cinnamon sugar topping. Made with real pumpkin puree and a blend of cozy spices, they're a wonderful alternative to the traditional fried doughnuts, offering a lighter but equally tasty option.
Ingredients:
For the Doughnuts:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a donut pan.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together egg, maple syrup, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin purée.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Fold in cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
- Pipe Dough into Pan: Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe it evenly into the greased donut pan.
- Bake: Place in the oven for 15-18 minutes. Allow to cool completely after baking.
- Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix granulated sugar with cinnamon in a bowl.
- Coat Doughnuts: Brush each doughnut with melted butter, then dip in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Storage: Store the doughnuts in the refrigerator.
Notes:
- These baked doughnuts are a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall.
- The pumpkin puree provides moisture and a subtle pumpkin flavor, which complements the spices beautifully.
Enjoy these homemade Baked Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts as a delightful breakfast, snack, or dessert that brings the essence of autumn to your table!
