Pumpkin Donut Recipe
These Pumpkin Donuts are an easy and delicious treat made from simple ingredients: a yellow cake mix and pumpkin puree. Baked until soft and springy, they offer a moist texture with a subtle pumpkin flavor. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a quick, homemade donut without frying, they can be enjoyed plain or topped with caramel drizzle, frosting, sprinkles, or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 18-20 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 package yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
Optional Toppings
- Caramel drizzle
- Frosting
- Sprinkles
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the donuts at the correct temperature for a soft, moist texture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the dry yellow cake mix and the entire 15 oz can of pumpkin puree. Stir together until just combined. You may add cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices if desired, but this is optional.
- Fill Donut Pan: Lightly grease a donut pan. Spoon the thick batter into a piping bag or a zip-top plastic bag with the corner cut off for easy filling. Pipe the batter into each donut cavity, filling about half full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. To check for doneness, gently press your finger into the top of a donut; if it springs back, they are ready.
- Cool Donuts: Remove the pan and allow the donuts to cool completely in the pan before removing. This prevents breakage and ensures the texture is perfect for topping.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Once cooled, decorate with caramel drizzle, frosting, sprinkles, or a dusting of powdered sugar as desired. Serve immediately for best taste.
- Storage: Store any plain donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. Wait to add toppings until ready to serve to keep them fresh.
Notes
- The batter is quite thick; using a piping bag helps fill the donut pan neatly.
- Don’t overfill the donut cavities; fill only halfway to avoid overflow while baking.
- Check donuts promptly at 8 minutes to prevent overbaking and drying out.
- Optional spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice can deepen the flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix.
- These donuts are baked, not fried, making them a lighter treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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