Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts | No Deep Frying

Learn how to make the best baked pumpkin donuts right at home! These soft, fluffy pumpkin donuts give you all that delicious bakery-style texture without any of the hassle or mess of deep frying in hot oil. Made with simple pantry ingredients and warm autumn spices, they’re topped with a rich vanilla glaze and a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for autumn mornings, weekend treats, or serving alongside your favorite cup of coffee! RECIPE (Preppy Kitchen Style) For the Pumpkin Donuts: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g) 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (225g) ½ cup granulated sugar (100g) ½ cup light brown sugar, packed (110g) ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 2 tsp vanilla extract For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tbsp maple syrup (or substitute vanilla milk glaze) 2 tsp milk or water For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: ½ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon Melted butter (for brushing, optional) 📌 INSTRUCTIONS Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your donut pan with cooking spray. Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until fully combined. Bake: Pipe or spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Top: Allow donuts to cool slightly on a wire rack before dipping into your glaze or tossing in cinnamon sugar. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more easy recipes! Happy Mail: Sweet Country Living In Michigan P.O. Box 63 Decatur, Michigan 49045