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There’s something about the arrival of pumpkin season that makes everything feel a little cozier. While pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie usually get all the attention, these Pumpkin Spiced Baked Donuts deserve a spot on your fall baking list. Soft, fluffy, and full of warm autumn spices, these homemade donuts are baked instead of fried and finished with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating that makes every bite irresistible.

Whether you're serving them with your morning coffee, adding them to a weekend brunch spread, or enjoying one as an afternoon treat, these easy baked pumpkin donuts are a delicious way to celebrate all the flavors of fall.

Earlier this year, I purchased a couple of baking donut pans. I mean, I love a good yeast donut, but I have recently fallen in love with making baked donuts. My Pecan Cinnamon Sugar Baked Apple Donuts are amazing and baked in these pans as well.

For more of the best pumpkin recipes, check out my list. You can find everything from savory to sweet and the in between.

They are so much easier and hassle-free. And the flavor combos you can make are amazing.

Why You'll Love These Pumpkin Spiced Baked Donuts

Baked instead of fried for an easy homemade treat.
Filled with warm pumpkin spice flavor.
Soft and tender texture thanks to pumpkin puree.
Rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture after baking for a sweet, crunchy finish.
Ready in about 30 minutes.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

What Makes Baked Donuts So Good?

Unlike traditional yeast donuts that require rising time and frying, baked donuts come together quickly and have a cake-like texture that pairs beautifully with pumpkin. The addition of pumpkin puree keeps them moist, while the cinnamon sugar coating adds just the right amount of sweetness and crunch.

These donuts taste like pumpkin muffins and old-fashioned cake donuts combined—making them the perfect fall treat.

So, let's get down to making these delicious Pumpkin Spiced baked donuts.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

While the oven is heating, combine your dry ingredients into a large bowl and whisk together.

In another bowl, combine your wet ingredients. Mix until combined.

Now, mix them together.

The best way to get your batter evenly into the donut pan is to use a piping bag and pipe the batter into the pan. If you do not have a piping bag, you can totally use a Ziplock bag.

Scoop all the batter into the bag and squeeze it to one end. Cut the corner (about ¾ inch) and you’ll be able to make perfect circles.

Try not to overfill your cavities. To make sure the donuts are a perfect size, I only fill mine up about 3/4 of the way.

Once you get the pan filled, bake for about 15-18 minutes.

Make the Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Melt 1 stick of butter in a bowl and set it aside. Combine cinnamon and sugar in another bowl. Dip the donuts in the butter (both sides) and then dip in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Flip, and do the other side.

I hope you enjoy these donuts as much as I did. They last for a couple of days. They seem to lose their softness after a couple of days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Pumpkin Spiced Baked Donuts ahead of time?

Yes! The donuts can be baked a day ahead. For the freshest flavor, coat them in cinnamon sugar shortly before serving.

Can I freeze pumpkin baked donuts?

Absolutely. Freeze the plain donuts for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and coat with cinnamon sugar before serving.

Do I need a donut pan?

A donut pan creates the classic shape, but you can also bake the batter in a muffin pan for pumpkin spice muffins.

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Yield: 12 donuts

Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts

Name: Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 stick of butter, melted; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cups all purpose flour; ⅔ cup brown sugar; 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 2 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp kosher salt; 1 cup pumpkin puree; ¼ cup maple syrup; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup of vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; Non-stick cooking spray

These Pumpkin Spiced Baked Donuts are the perfect bite of pumpkin spice flavor.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
⅔ cup brown sugar
3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp kosher salt
1 cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup maple syrup
2 eggs
1/3 cup of vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
Non-stick cooking spray

For the cinnamon Topping

1 stick of butter, melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees
In a medium bowl combine all the dry ingredients. Mix to combine.
In a separate small bowl combine all the wet ingredients.
Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, until just combined. Do not over mix.
Using a piping bag or a ziplock bag, pour all the batter in, push it to the corner, and cut a ½inch hole on the corner.
Spray the donut pan with cooking spray and pipe the batter in a circular motion to form a donut.
Fill the mold about ¾ full.
Place in oven for 15-18 minutes and then remove from oven.
Carefully remove the donuts from the pan using a spoon, and place them on the cooling rack for 5 minutes.
While the donuts cool, combine the cinnamon and sugar for the topping in a bowl
Melt the butter in another bowl.
Dip the donuts in the butter and then dip in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. You can do one side or both sides. Best served/eaten fresh.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 324Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 238mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 4g