Description
Homemade pumpkin donuts blend autumn spices with sweet comfort, creating a delightful seasonal treat. Warm cinnamon and nutmeg elevate these pillowy pastries, inviting you to savor fall’s most delicious moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Mix Base:
- 1 (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) box spice cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) canned pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) melted butter
Topping Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) melted unsalted butter
Preparation Notes:
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat the donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and melted butter until a smooth, uniform batter forms.
- Transfer the prepared batter into a plastic pastry bag, securing the end by twisting it closed and trimming one corner with sharp scissors.
- Carefully pipe the batter into each donut pan well, filling approximately 2/3 to 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Gently smooth the surface of the batter in each well using the edge of a butter knife to ensure even distribution.
- Place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a donut – it should come out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow donuts to cool in the pan for 3-5 minutes to set their structure.
- Prepare the coating by mixing sugar and cinnamon thoroughly in a shallow dish.
- Carefully remove donuts from the pan and brush each with melted butter, then immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat completely.
- Arrange donuts on a wire rack and serve either warm or at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions easily.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for enhanced natural flavor and richer texture compared to canned options.
- Adjust spice levels by adding extra pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg for more intense autumn warmth.
- Prevent donuts from sticking by thoroughly greasing donut pan and letting them cool completely before removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg