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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze. Perfectly soft and spiced, these delightful treats are a must for your breakfast or brunch table. With a rich maple glaze drizzled on top, they’re not only easy to make—requiring no mixer—but also a wholesome way to enjoy pumpkin in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply craving something sweet, these donuts are sure to impress. Enjoy them with coffee, fresh fruit, or a dollop of yogurt for a balanced start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the glaze: powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the donut pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  5. Fill each donut cavity halfway with batter and bake for about 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  7. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and salt together; drizzle over cooled donuts.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts into the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to two months.