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Cakey Pumpkin Doughnuts

Cakey Pumpkin Doughnuts: Fall’s Cozy Delight You’ll Love

Cakey Pumpkin Doughnuts are a delightful blend of warm spices and tender pumpkin goodness, perfect for cozy autumn mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Doughnuts
  • 1/2 cup oil can be melted butter for richer flavor
  • 2 large eggs can substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup sugar use less for a more subtle sweetness
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or freshly pureed
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice can replace with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder do not substitute with baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour if needed

Equipment

  • doughnut pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cakey Pumpkin Doughnuts
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease two standard doughnut pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking powder. Whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, folding it in until just combined.
  4. Fill each well of the doughnut pans about three-quarters full with batter.
  5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  6. Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Coat the warm doughnuts in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftover doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze individually wrapped doughnuts for up to 3 months.

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