Pumpkin Spice Donuts are soft, warmly spiced baked donuts that make cozy fall mornings feel extra special. They're easy to mix together and bake up tender without the fuss of frying.
This recipe reminds me of quiet autumn weekends when I'd bake pumpkin treats for my boys, filling the house with that sweet cinnamon aroma. If you enjoy seasonal flavors, you'll love my Soft Pumpkin Cookies too, which has the same comforting feel.
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Why You'll Love Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Warm flavor: each donut is packed with cozy pumpkin spice that makes every bite feel like fall.
Easy baking: simple ingredients and a no-fry method mean you can have fresh donuts in minutes.
Fall favorite: these donuts are perfect for breakfast or snacking when you're craving something seasonal.
Key Ingredients for Baked Pumpkin Donuts
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Pumpkin puree: gives the donuts moisture and a rich pumpkin base.
- Pumpkin pie spice: adds that classic warm flavor that makes this a true fall recipe.
- Vegetable oil: keeps the donuts tender without frying.
- All-purpose flour: provides structure while keeping the crumb soft.
- Cinnamon sugar topping: a simple mix that adds a sweet finish.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
- Swap brown sugar for white sugar to add deeper caramel flavor.
- Use homemade pumpkin pie spice if you don't have a store-bought blend.
Variations on Pumpkin Spice Donuts
- Glazed Pumpkin Donuts: dip warm donuts in a simple vanilla glaze for a bakery-style finish.
- Maple Sugar Donuts: toss in maple sugar instead of cinnamon sugar.
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Donuts: stir mini chocolate chips into the batter before piping.
Tips for the Best Baked Pumpkin Donuts
- Don't overmix: keeps the donuts tender and prevents a tough texture.
- Fill evenly: pipe batter ¾ full for evenly shaped donuts that rise nicely.
- Coat while warm: the cinnamon sugar sticks best when donuts are stll slightly warm.
How to Store
Store baked donuts in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Serve With...
Serve these Pumpkin Spice Donuts warm with a cup of Salted Caramel Mocha Latte or alongside a fall brunch spread.
More Easy Pumpkin Recipes You'll Love
If you enjoy fall baking, you might also love my Pumpkin Sheet Cake, Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Pumpkin Praline Syrup, Pumpkin Granola, and Pumpkin Whoopie Pies.
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📖 Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Equipment
- Donut pans
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1½ cups pumpkin puree
- 1½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly spray mini doughnut pans with cooking spray. If you don't have doughnut pans, you can bake these in a standard or mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, using a hand whisk, mix together the oil, eggs, sugar, pumpkin, spices, salt, and baking powder until smooth. Add the flour, stirring just until smooth.
- Fill the wells of the doughnut pans about ¾ full; I use a piping bag to pipe the batter into the doughnut pan. Bake the doughnuts for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of one comes out clean.
Laureen King says
It doesn't get much better than this pumpkin and donuts...YUM!
Lana@Never Enough Thyme says
Looks delicious! I really need to get a doughnut pan so I can make baked ones.
Jersey Girl Cooks says
Weren't they good? I thought that next time i would cut out some sugar too since it was a lot. Thanks for the mention!
honeyb says
Lisa, they were! Thanks for bringing them to my attention! Definitely making them again!
motherrimmy says
I keep seeing baked doughnuts and have yet to give them a try. Your's are absolutely drool worthy!