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Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts: Best Cinnamon Sugar Treat

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Quick and easy baked pumpkin donuts coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for busy mornings or last-minute parties. These moist, cake-like treats require no frying and come together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (100% pure)
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large Egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or donut pan lightly with cooking spray, or line with silicone liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined and free of lumps.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and uniform.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the donuts spring back when lightly touched.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for another 10 minutes.
  8. Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. While donuts are still slightly warm, roll them in the mixture to coat evenly.

Notes

Ensure baking powder is fresh for proper rise. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts. Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute egg with a flax egg and sugar with maple syrup.

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