Description

These Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze are soft, moist, and full of fall flavors, topped with a rich maple glaze. A healthier alternative to fried donuts, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

1 cup canned pumpkin puree

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

¾ cup maple syrup

1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ cup confectioners’ sugar

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Coat a donut pan with nonstick spray.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda. Whisk until well mixed.
Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat melted butter and light brown sugar until combined, about 1-2 minutes.
Add Eggs, Pumpkin, and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add pumpkin puree and vanilla, and beat until just combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Scoop the Batter: Scoop the donut batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity almost to the top. Smooth the tops.
Bake the Donuts: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned and springy when touched.
Make the Maple Glaze: Heat maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes until reduced to ½ cup. Whisk in butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth, then stir in confectioners’ sugar.
Cool and Glaze the Donuts: Let donuts cool for 10 minutes before dipping in the maple glaze. Allow the glaze to set.
Serve: Serve the donuts warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Donut Pan: Coat the donut pan with nonstick spray to ensure the donuts release easily.

Pumpkin Puree: Use pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) for the best flavor.

Maple Glaze: Adjust the glaze thickness by adding more or less confectioners’ sugar.

Storage: These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds if desired.

Gluten-Free Option: Substitute gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour to make these gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut
Calories: 180-200
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg