Description
Delight in these spiced pumpkin donuts, a perfect fall treat with warm spices and pumpkin puree, offering a moist and flavorful bite topped with a creamy sweet glaze.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ounce butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- Water, to thin out if needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the donuts evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the pumpkin puree, honey, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixer, mixing just until everything is combined. Do not over mix to keep the donuts tender.
- Prepare Donut Pan and Pipe Batter: Lightly coat a mini donut pan with baking spray to prevent sticking. Transfer the batter to a pastry bag and cut a small opening at the tip. Pipe the batter into each donut cavity until about a little over half full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Donuts: Bake donuts in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they spring back when gently pressed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare Glaze: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until creamy. Add water a teaspoon at a time to reach desired glaze consistency.
- Glaze Donuts: Once donuts are completely cool, dip or spread the cream cheese glaze over each donut. Allow glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- These donuts are made with wholesome ingredients, making them one of the healthiest sweet treats you can enjoy guilt-free.
- Using a pastry bag for piping helps fill the donut pan evenly without mess.
- Ensure donuts are cooled completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and sliding off.
- You can store glazed donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on the glaze before it sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 411 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
